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Rayl Family History

Rayl Name Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Rehl or Roehl .

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


Similar surnames: Rayle, Crays, Lail, Crall, Ramm, Rahl, Robl, Raye, Rall, Ray

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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 1840 there were 16 Rayl families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rayl's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Rayl families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rayl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayl. 34% of Rayl men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Rayl women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rayl were Operator and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
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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 Canada, 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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