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Rayle Family History

Rayle 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 Rayle family from?

You can see how Rayle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 59 Rayle families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Rayle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rayle families in 1891.
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What did your Rayle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayle. 100% of Rayle 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Rayle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayle 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 397 immigration records available for the last name Rayle. 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 Rayle. For the veterans among your Rayle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Rayle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rayle in 1954 was 39, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayle 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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