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Rasi Family History

Rasi Name 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: Ras, Rase, Raso, Radi, Risi, Rast, Rash, Rosi, Rasp, Rai

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Where is the Rasi family from?

You can see how Rasi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rasi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rasi families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rasi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasi 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 Rasi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasi. 50% of Rasi men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Operator
    20%
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What Rasi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Rasi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasi 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Rasi. 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 271 military records available for the last name Rasi. For the veterans among your Rasi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rasi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rasi in 1962 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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