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Rhyal Family History

Rhyal 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: Royal, Rhyan, Real, Ryan, Regal, Dayal, Roybal, Raya, Ryall, Rosal

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Where is the Rhyal family from?

You can see how Rhyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rhyal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rhyal families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rhyal families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rhyal's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Rhyal families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Rhyal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rhyal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rhyal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Rhyal. For the veterans among your Rhyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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