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Rashan Family History

Rashan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shan, Rahman, Gahan, Rosman, Rashid, Hasan, Rayman, Ashman, Nathan

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Where is the Rashan family from?

You can see how Rashan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rashan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Rashan families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rashan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rashan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashan 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 Rashan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rashan. 100% of Rashan 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Rashan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rashan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Rashan. For the veterans among your Rashan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Rashan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rashan in 1972 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rashan 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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