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Rasnell Family History

Rasnell 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: Carnell, Castell, Rishell, Darnell, Ramsell, Rosell, Russell, Farnell

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Where is the Rasnell family from?

You can see how Rasnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasnell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rasnell family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasnell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Rasnell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Rasnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasnell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rasnell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rasnell. For the veterans among your Rasnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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