The Rasbery surname is thought to have originally been a habitational name, taken on from Ratsbury in Lynton, Devon.
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Early Origins of the Rasbery family
The surname Rasbery was first found in Devon where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1242 when Merioth Rabespree held estates in Devon.
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Early History of the Rasbery family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rasbery research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1455, 1487, 1634, 1643, 1673, 1678, 1689 and 1711 are included under the topic Early Rasbery History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Rasbery Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rabespree, Rasbery, RasBerry, Ratesberry, Ratesbury, Rasbury, Radesberry, Radesbery, Radespree, Ratsbury and many more.
Early Notables of the Rasbery family
Distinguished members of the family include Sir John Reresby, 1st Baronet Reresby; and his eldest son, Sir John Reresby (1634-1689) of Thrybergh, Yorkshire, an English politician and diarist, Member... Another 29 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rasbery Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Rasbery migration to Canada
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Rasbery Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
Jerimiah Rasbery, who was recorded in the Ontario, Canada census of 1871
Rasbery migration to Canada 
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