Rails Family History

Rails 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: Rais, Raile, Rauls, Fails, Rawls, Vails, Nails, Hails, Rains, Rail

628	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
2K	Military Records
23	Immigration Records
1K	Census and Voter Lists
1K	Member Trees

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Where is the Rails family from?

You can see how Rails families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rails family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rails families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Rails families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Rails's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rails families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rails 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 Rails ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rails.

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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.

Farmer

100%

What Rails family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1K census records available for the last name Rails. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rails census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 23 immigration records available for the last name Rails. 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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Military Records

There are 2K military records available for the last name Rails. For the veterans among your Rails ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rails lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rails in 1965 was 72, and 52 in 2004.

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Rails Surname Meaning

Where is the Rails family from?

What did your Rails ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rails.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

100%

What Rails family records will you find?

What is the average Rails lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rails life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Rails in 1965 was 72, and 52 in 2004.

Rails Family History

Rails Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Rails

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Where is the Rails family from?

What did your Rails ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Rails family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Rails family history

What is the average Rails lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rails family tree

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Rails Surname Meaning

5,000 record(s) for Rails

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Rails family from?

What did your Rails ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

What Rails family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Rails family history

What is the average Rails lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rails family tree

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