This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Raol family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Raol Family History

Raol 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: Rao, Rall, Rahl, Rawl, Rael, Rayl, Radl, Rail, Bao, Ram

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Raol family from?

You can see how Raol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Raol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Raol family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Raol's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Raol families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raol. 100% of Raol men worked as a Labor.

View Census Data for Raol | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Raol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Raol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raol census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Raol

Passenger Lists

There are 32 immigration records available for the last name Raol. 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.

View all Raol immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Raol. For the veterans among your Raol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Raol military records

You've only scratched the surface of Raol family history

Discover More

What is the average Raol lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raol 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Raol family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial