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Rayames Family History

Rayames 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: Rayas, Raynes, Rhames, Raymer, Reames, Rayes, Adames, Haymes, Rhymes

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Where is the Rayames family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Rayames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayames 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 Rayames. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rayames. For the veterans among your Rayames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayames ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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