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Rushel Family History

Rushel 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: Rusher, Rishel, Russel, Usher, Rush, Risher, Kusel, Rishell, Rachel

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Where is the Rushel family from?

You can see how Rushel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rushel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rushel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rushel families living in Indiana. This was about 62% of all the recorded Rushel's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rushel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rushel 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 274 census records available for the last name Rushel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rushel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rushel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Rushel. For the veterans among your Rushel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rushel lifespan?

Average Rushel life expectancy in 1974 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rushel 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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