Origins of the Rassell surname
About the Rassells
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Interesting facts about Rassell
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rassell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Rassells most likely to marry?
Hofreaters
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What are the most common Rassell first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Rassells
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Rassells in 1921
Dressmaker
6
General Servant
4
General Servant Domestic
4
House Servant
4
Printfield Worker
4
Common male occupations for Rassells in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
7
Blacksmith
7
Carpenter
6
Cordwainer
5
Butcher
4
