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Rashall Family History

Rashall 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: Marshall, Rishell, Voshall, Raphael, Mayhall, Parshall, Bramhall

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Where is the Rashall family from?

You can see how Rashall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rashall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Rashall families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Rashall's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rashall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashall 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 Rashall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rashall. 45% of Rashall men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rashall women worked as a Beautician.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Rashall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Rashall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashall 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rashall. 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 67 military records available for the last name Rashall. For the veterans among your Rashall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rashall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rashall in 1957 was 56, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rashall 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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