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Rastall Family History

Rastall Surname Meaning

English: nickname from Old French rastel ‘rake or mattock’ perhaps denoting someone who made, sold, or used such implements

or perhaps for a tall thin person.

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


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Where is the Rastall family from?

You can see how Rastall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rastall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rastall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Rastall families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rastall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rastall families in 1911.
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What did your Rastall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rastall. 25% of Rastall men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Rastall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rastall were Retired and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Value Fitter Marine Engineer
    25%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

What Rastall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rastall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rastall 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Rastall. 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 431 military records available for the last name Rastall. For the veterans among your Rastall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rastall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rastall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rastall in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rastall 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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