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Raishel Family History

Raishel 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: Raithel, Rishel, Risher, Rishell, Rachel, Fishel, Maisel, Rassel

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Where is the Raishel family from?

You can see how Raishel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raishel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Raishel families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Raishel's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Raishel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raishel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Raishel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raishel 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Raishel. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raishel. For the veterans among your Raishel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raishel lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Raishel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raishel in 1970 was 87, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raishel 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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