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Raliegh Family History

Raliegh 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: Raleigh, Kalich, Raith, Haigh, Ralph, Raisch, Bligh, Ramesh, Saleh

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Where is the Raliegh family from?

You can see how Raliegh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raliegh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raliegh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Raliegh families living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raliegh's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Raliegh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raliegh 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 Raliegh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raliegh. 30% of Raliegh men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Raliegh women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raliegh were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Coal Loader
    14%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Raliegh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Raliegh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raliegh 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Raliegh. 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 70 military records available for the last name Raliegh. For the veterans among your Raliegh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raliegh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Raliegh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Raliegh in 1982 was 84, and 61 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raliegh 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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