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Rassall Family History

Rassall 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: Hassall, Ramsell, Russell, Rassel, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Rossell

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Where is the Rassall family from?

You can see how Rassall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassall family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Rassall families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rassall's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Rassall families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Rassall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassall 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Rassall. 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 8 military records available for the last name Rassall. For the veterans among your Rassall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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