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Railo Family History

Railo 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: Rallo, Raile, Raimo, Rail, Gallo, Raine, Rao, Raso, Rais, Mallo

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Where is the Railo family from?

You can see how Railo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Railo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Railo families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Railo's in USA. California had the highest population of Railo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Railo 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 Railo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Railo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Railo 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Railo. 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 53 military records available for the last name Railo. For the veterans among your Railo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Railo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Railo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Railo in 1960 was 44, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Railo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Railo 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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