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Raelin Family History

Raelin 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: Raglin, Kaelin, Karlin, Maslin, Carlin, Melin, Malin, Vallin, Gatlin

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Where is the Raelin family from?

You can see how Raelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raelin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raelin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Raelin family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raelin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raelin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raelin 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 61 census records available for the last name Raelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raelin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Raelin. 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 military records available for the last name Raelin. For the veterans among your Raelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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