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Razel Family History

Razel 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: Hazel, Ramel, Radel, Fazel, Ravel, Ratzel, Rabel, Razey, Rael, Yazel

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Where is the Razel family from?

You can see how Razel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Razel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Razel families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Razel's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Razel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razel 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 Razel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Razel. 100% of Razel men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Razel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Razel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razel 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Razel. 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 39 military records available for the last name Razel. For the veterans among your Razel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Razel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Razel in 1965 was 87, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Razel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razel 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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