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Rayla Family History

Rayla 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, Rayle, Rayl, Sala, Ray, Rana, Rada, Falla, Razza, Palla

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Where is the Rayla family from?

You can see how Rayla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rayla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayla family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rayla's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Rayla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayla 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 96 census records available for the last name Rayla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayla 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rayla. 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 48 military records available for the last name Rayla. For the veterans among your Rayla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayla lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rayla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rayla in 1968 was 70, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayla 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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