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Railand 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: Ragland, Mailand, Reiland, Maitland, Harland, Rowland, Calland

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Where is the Railand family from?

You can see how Railand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Railand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Railand families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Railand's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Railand families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Railand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railand 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Railand. 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 10 military records available for the last name Railand. For the veterans among your Railand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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