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Raskell Family History

Raskell 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: Haskell, Maskell, Paskell, Gaskell, Castell, Rishell, Ramsell, Rosell

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Where is the Raskell family from?

You can see how Raskell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raskell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raskell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Raskell families living in Lancashire. This was about 94% of all the recorded Raskell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raskell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raskell 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 Raskell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raskell. 100% of Raskell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raskell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Raskell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raskell 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Raskell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Raskell. For the veterans among your Raskell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raskell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Raskell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Raskell in 1971 was 85, and 78 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raskell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raskell 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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