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Rashley Family History

Rashley Surname Meaning

see Rashleigh.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rashley family from?

You can see how Rashley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rashley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Rashley families living in Hampshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Rashley's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rashley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rashley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rashley. 100% of Rashley men worked as a Bricklayer and 92% of Rashley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Boarding House Proprietress
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rashley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashley 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Rashley. 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 236 military records available for the last name Rashley. For the veterans among your Rashley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Rashley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rashley in 1970 was 65, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rashley 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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