This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Raelly family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Raelly Family History

Raelly 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: Rielly, Kelly, Rella, Stelly, Tally, Ramella, Mally, Rapley, Lally

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Raelly family from?

You can see how Raelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raelly family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raelly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raelly family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Raelly's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Raelly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raelly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Raelly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Raelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raelly census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Raelly

Passenger Lists

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Raelly. 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.

View all Raelly immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Raelly. For the veterans among your Raelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Raelly military records

You've only scratched the surface of Raelly family history

Discover More

What is the average Raelly lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raelly 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raelly

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raelly family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial