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Rasen Family History

Rasen Name Meaning

see Rason .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Raven, Rase, Rosen, Rasey, Aasen, Raser, Rauen, Raden, Ragen, Raben

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Where is the Rasen family from?

You can see how Rasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rasen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rasen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rasen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasen 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 Rasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasen. 21% of Rasen men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Rasen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasen were Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    21%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasen 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Rasen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 487 military records available for the last name Rasen. For the veterans among your Rasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2000, in the United States, Rasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rasen in 1941 was 34, and 79 in 2000.

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