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Rasell Family History

Rasell Surname Meaning

see Razzell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rasell family from?

You can see how Rasell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rasell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rasell families living in Sussex. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rasell's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rasell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rasell 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 Rasell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rasell. 100% of Rasell men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Rasell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    17%

What Rasell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rasell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasell 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Rasell. 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 119 military records available for the last name Rasell. For the veterans among your Rasell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasell lifespan?

Average Rasell life expectancy in 1993 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasell 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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