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Rexell Family History

Rexell 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: Revell, Redell, Jewell, Gesell, Redel, Sewell, Rosell, Ezell, Reddell

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Where is the Rexell family from?

You can see how Rexell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rexell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Rexell family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Rexell's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Rexell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rexell 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 17 census records available for the last name Rexell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rexell 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rexell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rexell. For the veterans among your Rexell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rexell lifespan?

Average Rexell life expectancy in 1961 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rexell 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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