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Raspberry Family History

Raspberry Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Rasberry.

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Canadian Laframboise ‘the raspberry’.

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


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Where is the Raspberry family from?

You can see how Raspberry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raspberry family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raspberry families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Raspberry families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Raspberry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raspberry families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raspberry surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raspberry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raspberry. 34% of Raspberry men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Raspberry women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raspberry were Carpenter and Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Raspberry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raspberry 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Raspberry. 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 536 military records available for the last name Raspberry. For the veterans among your Raspberry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raspberry lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raspberry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raspberry in 1962 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raspberry 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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