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Rucell Family History

Rucell 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: Rudell, Rundell, Rubel, Truell, Rosell, Purcell, Russell, Guell

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Where is the Rucell family from?

You can see how Rucell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rucell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rucell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Rucell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rucell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rucell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Rucell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rucell 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rucell. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rucell. For the veterans among your Rucell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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