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Raybell Family History

Raybell 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: Ramsell, Asbell, Rydell, Cabell, Graybill, Rabel, Randell, Kraybill

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Where is the Raybell family from?

You can see how Raybell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raybell family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raybell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Raybell family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Raybell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raybell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raybell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raybell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raybell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Raybell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raybell 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 Raybell. 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 54 military records available for the last name Raybell. For the veterans among your Raybell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raybell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raybell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raybell in 1966 was 33, and 83 in 2003.

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