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Rasul Family History

Rasul Surname Meaning

Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic rasūl ‘messenger’. As stated in the Muslim creed, the prophet Muhammad is the messenger of Allah: wa Muhammadu rasūlu-llāh (see the Koran 48:29).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rasul family from?

You can see how Rasul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rasul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rasul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rasul family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rasul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rasul families in 1891.
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What did your Rasul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rasul. 100% of Rasul 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Rasul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rasul 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Rasul. 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 207 military records available for the last name Rasul. For the veterans among your Rasul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rasul lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rasul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rasul in 1965 was 44, and 58 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rasul 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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