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Rushell Family History

Rushell 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: Rishell, Russell, Bushell, Rundell, Trussell, Rosell, Fussell

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Where is the Rushell family from?

You can see how Rushell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rushell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Rushell families living in Staffordshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Rushell's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rushell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushell 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 Rushell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rushell. 50% of Rushell women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Domestic Servant
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Rushell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Rushell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushell 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Rushell. 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 28 military records available for the last name Rushell. For the veterans among your Rushell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushell lifespan?

Average Rushell life expectancy in 1988 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushell 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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