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Raspa Name Meaning

Italian: from raspa ‘rasp’, ‘file’, hence probably a metonymic occupational name for a maker or user of files, or a nickname for a tiresome or irritating person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rasp, Rapa, Cappa, Kraska, Basa, Razza, Kasza, Rana, Rappa, Ressa

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Raspa Family Origin

Where is the Raspa family from?

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You can see how Raspa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raspa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Raspa families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Raspa families living in Massachusetts. This was about 12% of all the recorded Raspa's in the USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Raspa families in 1920.
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Raspa Family Occupations

What did your Raspa ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raspa ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Raspa Historical Records

What Raspa family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 624 census records available for the last name Raspa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raspa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 492 immigration records available for the last name Raspa. 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 Card

There are 215 military records available for the last name Raspa. For the veterans among your Raspa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Raspa Life Expectancy

What is the average Raspa lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Raspa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raspa in 1960 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raspa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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