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Rasmuson Name Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Rasmusson . Americanized form of Danish Norwegian and North German Rasmussen a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rasmusen, Rasmusson, Kasson, Passon, Amason, Samson, Magnuson

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Where is the Rasmuson family from?

You can see how Rasmuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmuson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rasmuson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rasmuson families living in Northumberland. This was about 62% of all the recorded Rasmuson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Rasmuson families in 1891.
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What did your Rasmuson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasmuson. 48% of Rasmuson men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Rasmuson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasmuson were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    36%
  • Beauty Operator
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rasmuson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasmuson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rasmuson. 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 281 military records available for the last name Rasmuson. For the veterans among your Rasmuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmuson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rasmuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rasmuson in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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