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Raihl Family History

Raihl 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: Rahl, Reihl, Rail, Rath, Ahl, Rahm, Raine, Rais, Fail, Dahl

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Where is the Raihl family from?

You can see how Raihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raihl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raihl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Raihl families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raihl's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raihl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raihl 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 Raihl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raihl. 30% of Raihl men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Raihl women worked as a Farm Housemaid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raihl were Farm Laborer and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Housemaid
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Raihl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 413 census records available for the last name Raihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raihl 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Raihl. 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 137 military records available for the last name Raihl. For the veterans among your Raihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raihl lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Raihl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Raihl in 1943 was 71, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raihl 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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