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Railing Family History

Railing Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with rag- ‘advice counsel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Railing family from?

You can see how Railing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railing family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Railing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Railing family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Railing's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Railing families in 1851.
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What did your Railing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Railing. 100% of Railing women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Railing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railing 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Railing. 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 913 military records available for the last name Railing. For the veterans among your Railing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Railing lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Railing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Railing in 1956 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Railing 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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