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Rashal Family History

Rashal Name 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: Rahal, Rachal, Rachel, Rashid, Raphael, Rash, Pascal, Rassel, Cashel

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Where is the Rashal family from?

You can see how Rashal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rashal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Rashal families living in Louisiana. This was about 87% of all the recorded Rashal's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Rashal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rashal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rashal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rashal. 50% of Rashal men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Rashal women worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Rashal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rashal 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rashal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Rashal. For the veterans among your Rashal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rashal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Rashal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Rashal in 1968 was 78, and 58 in 1999.

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