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Rasty Family History

Rasty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hasty, Rast, Rasey, Grasty, Ras, Ray, Rath, Last, Rase, Ranta

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Where is the Rasty family from?

You can see how Rasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Rasty families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasty's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rasty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rasty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasty. 100% of Rasty men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rasty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Rasty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 8 immigration records available for the last name Rasty. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Rasty. For the veterans among your Rasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasty lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Rasty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rasty in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasty ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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