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Rassi Family History

Rassi Name Meaning

Italian: perhaps a patronymic from the medieval personal name Rasso. Arabic (mainly Lebanon): status name from rāsī ‘principal main’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


Similar surnames: Tassi, Russi, Bassi, Rossi, Tasso, Drass, Grassi, Massi, Rais, Sassi

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Where is the Rassi family from?

You can see how Rassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Rassi families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Rassi's in USA. California had the highest population of Rassi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rassi. 29% of Rassi men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Rassi women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rassi were Tailor and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Janitor
    6%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • House Work
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassi 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Rassi. 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 170 military records available for the last name Rassi. For the veterans among your Rassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassi lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rassi in 1953 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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