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Rascher Family History

Rascher Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Rasch 1 from a noun derivative.

Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Rasch (near Nuremberg) or Raschau (in Saxony).

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


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Where is the Rascher family from?

You can see how Rascher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rascher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rascher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Rascher families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rascher's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rascher families in 1880.
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What did your Rascher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mender were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rascher. 22% of Rascher men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rascher women worked as a Mender. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rascher were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mender
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Rascher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rascher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rascher 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Rascher. 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 Rascher. For the veterans among your Rascher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rascher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Rascher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rascher in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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