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Rasel Family History

Rasel 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: Rase, Ramel, Fasel, Rassel, Basel, Rasey, Brasel, Radel, Raser, Ravel

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Where is the Rasel family from?

You can see how Rasel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rasel family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rasel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Rasel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasel 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 Rasel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rasel. 38% of Rasel men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Rasel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rasel were Repairman and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Repairman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Rasel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rasel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasel 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Rasel. 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 160 military records available for the last name Rasel. For the veterans among your Rasel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rasel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rasel in 1965 was 43, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasel 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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