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Ralegh Family History

Ralegh 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: Raleigh, Ralph, Ramesh, Saleh, Balogh, Walega, Sayegh, Rawleigh

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Where is the Ralegh family from?

You can see how Ralegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralegh family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Ralegh families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ralegh's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ralegh families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ralegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralegh 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ralegh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ralegh. For the veterans among your Ralegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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