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Raignel Family History

Raignel 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: Raine, Raines, Ravenel, Raithel, Rainey, Rigney, Rainer, Reigel

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Where is the Raignel family from?

You can see how Raignel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raignel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raignel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raignel families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raignel's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raignel families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Raignel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raignel 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Raignel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Raignel. For the veterans among your Raignel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raignel lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raignel

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