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Raehl Family History

Raehl 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: Riehl, Roehl, Rehl, Rahl, Rael, Ruehl, Reehl, Real, Rath, Ahl

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Where is the Raehl family from?

You can see how Raehl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raehl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raehl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raehl families living in Michigan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Raehl's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Raehl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raehl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raehl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raehl. 34% of Raehl men worked as a Farming and 100% of Raehl women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer Farm
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Raehl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Raehl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raehl 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Raehl. 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 31 military records available for the last name Raehl. For the veterans among your Raehl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raehl lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Raehl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raehl in 1968 was 67, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raehl 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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