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Rasor Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): metonymic occupational name from Old French rasor rasur ‘razor’ perhaps for a barber or someone who made or sold razors. Americanized form of German Rauser . See also Razor .

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


Similar surnames: Maser, Raysor, Raisor, Rader, Kaser, Kastor, Rasch, Rasey, Bason

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Where is the Rasor family from?

You can see how Rasor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Rasor families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Rasor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rasor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rasor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasor. 23% of Rasor men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Rasor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasor were Proprietor and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Secretary
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rasor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasor 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Rasor. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Rasor. For the veterans among your Rasor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasor lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rasor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rasor in 1942 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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