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Rasnus Family History

Rasnus Surname 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: Rasmus, Magnus, Ranum, Raines, Ramus, Hanus, Rasner, Asmus, Rasul

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Where is the Rasnus family from?

You can see how Rasnus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasnus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rasnus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasnus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rasnus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasnus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Rasnus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasnus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rasnus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rasnus. For the veterans among your Rasnus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasnus lifespan?

Average Rasnus life expectancy in 2002 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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