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Rassler Family History

Rassler 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: Ressler, Rossler, Hassler, Fassler, Russler, Gassler, Rissler

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Where is the Rassler family from?

You can see how Rassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rassler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Rassler families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rassler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rassler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rassler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rassler. 31% of Rassler men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rassler women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rassler were Clerk 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassler 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Rassler. 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 511 military records available for the last name Rassler. For the veterans among your Rassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2002, in the United States, Rassler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rassler in 1956 was 66, and 80 in 2002.

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