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Raybal Family History

Raybal 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: Roybal, Ruybal, Raba, Rayman, Ryba, Roubal, Aybar, Dayal, Raya, Raval

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Where is the Raybal family from?

You can see how Raybal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raybal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raybal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Raybal families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Raybal's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Raybal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raybal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raybal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raybal. 68% of Raybal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raybal women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    68%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Section Laborer
    9%
  • Common Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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What Raybal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Raybal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raybal 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Raybal. 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 11 military records available for the last name Raybal. For the veterans among your Raybal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raybal lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Raybal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raybal in 1975 was 82, and 89 in 2002.

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