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Railroad Family History

Railroad 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: Walrod, Rainford, Railton, Walrond, Rexroad, Raimond, Allread

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Where is the Railroad family from?

You can see how Railroad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railroad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Railroad families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Railroad families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Railroad's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Railroad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Railroad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Railroad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railroad 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Railroad. 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 19 military records available for the last name Railroad. For the veterans among your Railroad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Railroad lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Railroad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Railroad in 1971 was 74, and 61 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Railroad 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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