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Railt Family History

Railt 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: Raile, Raitt, Rail, Gault, Raine, Rais, Fail, Reil, Saint, Bail

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Where is the Railt family from?

You can see how Railt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Railt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Railt families living in Wisconsin. This was about 30% of all the recorded Railt's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Railt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Railt 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 66 census records available for the last name Railt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railt 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Railt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Railt. For the veterans among your Railt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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