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Raasch Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Rasch .

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


Similar surnames: Rasch, Raisch, Baasch, Rasche, Latsch, Paasch, Rauch, Brasch, Trausch

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Where is the Raasch family from?

You can see how Raasch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raasch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raasch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 139 Raasch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Raasch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raasch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raasch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raasch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raasch. 24% of Raasch men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Raasch women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raasch were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Raasch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raasch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raasch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raasch. For the veterans among your Raasch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raasch lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Raasch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raasch in 1941 was 47, and 80 in 2004.

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