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Rassell Family History

Rassell Surname Meaning

see Razzell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rassell family from?

You can see how Rassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rassell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Rassell families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rassell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rassell families in 1891.
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What did your Rassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacconist Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rassell. 100% of Rassell men worked as a Tobacconist Assistant and 75% of Rassell 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

  • Tobacconist Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

What Rassell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassell 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Rassell. 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 253 military records available for the last name Rassell. For the veterans among your Rassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Rassell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rassell in 1972 was 47, and 74 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassell 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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