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Rasdale Family History

Rasdale 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: Ragsdale, Casale, Radle, Randall, Croasdale, Drysdale, Pascale

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Where is the Rasdale family from?

You can see how Rasdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasdale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rasdale families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Rasdale family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasdale's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rasdale families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasdale 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 260 census records available for the last name Rasdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasdale 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Rasdale. 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 26 military records available for the last name Rasdale. For the veterans among your Rasdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasdale lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1994, in the United States, Rasdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rasdale in 1958 was 58, and 87 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasdale 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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