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Raynal Family History

Raynal 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: Rana, Rayman, Canal, Rayner, Dayal, Roybal, Raya, Raval, Carnal

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Where is the Raynal family from?

You can see how Raynal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raynal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Raynal families living in Channel Islands. This was about 57% of all the recorded Raynal's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Raynal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raynal 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 Raynal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raynal. 100% of Raynal men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Raynal women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Raynal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Raynal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynal 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 929 immigration records available for the last name Raynal. 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 180 military records available for the last name Raynal. For the veterans among your Raynal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raynal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Raynal in 1963 was 73, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raynal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynal 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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