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Rasmuson Family History

Rasmuson Surname Meaning

Americanized form (and a rare Swedish variant) of Swedish Rasmusson.

Americanized form of Danish, Norwegian, and North German Rasmussen, a cognate of 1 above.

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


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Where is the Rasmuson family from?

You can see how Rasmuson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasmuson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rasmuson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Rasmuson families living in Alberta. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rasmuson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Rasmuson families in 1911.
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What did your Rasmuson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rasmuson. 75% of Rasmuson men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Blacksmith
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rasmuson. 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 281 military records available for the last name Rasmuson. For the veterans among your Rasmuson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasmuson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rasmuson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rasmuson in 1965 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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