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Raill Family History

Raill 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: Raile, Rall, Rill, Rahill, Naill, Rail, Traill, Vaill, Gill, Gall

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Where is the Raill family from?

You can see how Raill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Raill families living in Northumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Raill's in United Kingdom. Northumberland and 1 other county had the highest population of Raill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raill 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 368 census records available for the last name Raill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raill 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Raill. 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 28 military records available for the last name Raill. For the veterans among your Raill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raill lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Raill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raill in 1969 was 76, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raill 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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