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Ralya Family History

Ralya 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: Raya, Sala, Ray, Rana, Rada, Falla, Razza, Palla, Bala, Ranta

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Where is the Ralya family from?

You can see how Ralya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ralya family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ralya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Ralya families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Ralya's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ralya families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ralya 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 Ralya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ralya. 34% of Ralya men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ralya women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Coal Miner
    23%
  • Architect
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ralya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 740 census records available for the last name Ralya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ralya 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Ralya. 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 179 military records available for the last name Ralya. For the veterans among your Ralya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ralya lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Ralya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ralya in 1964 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ralya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ralya 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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