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Raspel Family History

Raspel 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: Haspel, Rassel, Rappel, Capel, Hassel, Rase, Kappel, Appel, Casper

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Where is the Raspel family from?

You can see how Raspel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raspel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Raspel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raspel families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Raspel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raspel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raspel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Raspel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Raspel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raspel 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Raspel. 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 208 military records available for the last name Raspel. For the veterans among your Raspel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raspel lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Raspel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raspel in 1979 was 67, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raspel 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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