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Rayshell Family History

Rayshell 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: Rishell, Ramsell, Ramsdell, Ransdell, Cashell, Rayhill, Marshall

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Where is the Rayshell family from?

You can see how Rayshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayshell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rayshell families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rayshell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rayshell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rayshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayshell 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rayshell. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rayshell. For the veterans among your Rayshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayshell lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Rayshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rayshell in 1992 was 65, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayshell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayshell 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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