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Rassier Family History

Rassier Surname Meaning

Possibly of German or Swiss German origin: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Rassier family from?

You can see how Rassier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rassier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rassier families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Rassier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rassier families in 1911.
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What did your Rassier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rassier. 38% of Rassier men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Rassier women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rassier were Fabric Cutter and Nurse.

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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
    38%
  • Common Laborer
    13%
  • Coal Loader
    13%
  • Fabric Cutter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%

What Rassier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rassier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassier 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Rassier. 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 318 military records available for the last name Rassier. For the veterans among your Rassier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rassier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rassier in 1966 was 65, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassier 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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