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Rayl Family History

Rayl Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Rehl or Roehl.

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


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Where is the Rayl family from?

You can see how Rayl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayl family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rayl families living in Staffordshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Rayl's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rayl families in 1891.
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What did your Rayl ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayl. 100% of Rayl 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Rayl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayl 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Rayl. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rayl. For the veterans among your Rayl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayl lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rayl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rayl in 1953 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayl 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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