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Rayba Family History

Rayba 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: Raba, Ryba, Raya, Kaba, Ray, Rana, Baba, Rada, Razza, Ranta

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Where is the Rayba family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rayba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rayba. 100% of Rayba men worked as a Miner.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Rayba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayba 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rayba. 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 37 military records available for the last name Rayba. For the veterans among your Rayba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayba lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Rayba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rayba in 1976 was 56, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayba 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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