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Raila Family History

Raila Name 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: Raia, Raiola, Raile, Rail, Sala, Rana, Taira, Rada, Falla, Razza

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Where is the Raila family from?

You can see how Raila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raila family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raila family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Raila's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Raila families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raila. 28% of Raila men worked as a Janitor. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Janitor
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Dyer
    19%
  • Bartender
    19%
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What Raila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Raila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raila 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Raila. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 282 military records available for the last name Raila. For the veterans among your Raila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raila lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Raila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raila in 1955 was 51, and 84 in 2004.

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