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Rasweiler Family History

Rasweiler 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: Osweiler, Manweiler, Emswiler, Seiler, Weiler, Detweiler, Rothweiler

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Where is the Rasweiler family from?

You can see how Rasweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasweiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rasweiler families living in New York. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rasweiler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rasweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasweiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Rasweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasweiler 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rasweiler. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rasweiler. For the veterans among your Rasweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasweiler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rasweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rasweiler in 1964 was 75, and 92 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasweiler 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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