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Rasdell Family History

Rasdell 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: Ramsdell, Ransdell, Randell, Radell, Rundell, Castell, Rishell

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Where is the Rasdell family from?

You can see how Rasdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasdell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rasdell families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rasdell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rasdell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasdell 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 Rasdell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rasdell. 100% of Rasdell women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rasdell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Rasdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasdell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rasdell. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rasdell. For the veterans among your Rasdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasdell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Rasdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rasdell in 1966 was 75, and 45 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rasdell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasdell 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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