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Rassley Family History

Rassley 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: Lassley, Parsley, Nissley, Pashley, Massey, Wansley, Pasley, Ramsey

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Where is the Rassley family from?

You can see how Rassley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rassley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rassley family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rassley's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rassley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rassley 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 69 census records available for the last name Rassley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rassley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rassley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Rassley. For the veterans among your Rassley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rassley lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Rassley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rassley in 1967 was 76, and 96 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rassley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rassley 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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