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Rael Name Meaning

Spanish (southern): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Rasey, Raya, Radl, Ravel, Raes, Raef, Reel, Rawl, Rall, Ramel

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Where is the Rael family from?

You can see how Rael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rael family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rael families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Rael families living in Lancashire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rael's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rael families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rael. 35% of Rael men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Rael women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rael were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    27%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Waitress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rael 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Rael. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rael. For the veterans among your Rael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rael lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rael in 1953 was 33, and 67 in 2004.

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