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Razell Family History

Razell 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: Yazell, Hazell, Rozell, Radell, Frazell, Brazell, Dalzell, Hazel

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Where is the Razell family from?

You can see how Razell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Razell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Razell families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Razell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Razell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razell 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 470 census records available for the last name Razell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razell 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Razell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Razell. For the veterans among your Razell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razell 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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