Origins of the Rasmussen surname
About the Rasmussens
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Interesting facts about Rasmussen
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We have for the Rasmussen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1890.
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Hans
Rasmus
Maren
Karen
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Common jobs for Rasmussens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rasmussens in 1921
Cook Domestic
3
General Servant Domestic
3
Board School Teacher
2
Bookkeepers And Cashiers
2
Clerk
2
Common male occupations for Rasmussens in 1921
Farm Hands
74
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
55
General Farmers
47
Tinsmiths
32
Able Seaman
20
