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Rayels Family History

Rayels 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: Rayes, Hayes, Ramel, Ayers, Rakers, Rayer, Radel, Rayas, Sayers

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Where is the Rayels family from?

You can see how Rayels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayels family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayels's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rayels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayels 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 31 census records available for the last name Rayels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayels 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 Rayels. 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 Rayels. For the veterans among your Rayels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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