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Rayel Family History

Rayel 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: Ramel, Rayer, Radel, Ravel, Rabel, Rayes, Ryel, Rael, Rayl, Raye

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Where is the Rayel family from?

You can see how Rayel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Rayel family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayel's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Rayel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayel 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 Rayel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayel. 45% of Rayel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rayel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rayel were Farmer and Housewife.

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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
    45%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Telephone Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Rayel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Rayel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayel 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rayel. 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 108 military records available for the last name Rayel. For the veterans among your Rayel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Rayel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rayel in 1968 was 24, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayel 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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