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Rayburne Family History

Rayburne 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: Rayburn, Rayborn, Raeburn, Reyburn, Raburn, Ryburn, Raybourn

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Where is the Rayburne family from?

You can see how Rayburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayburne family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayburne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rayburne families living in Texas. This was about 46% of all the recorded Rayburne's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Rayburne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayburne 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 141 census records available for the last name Rayburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayburne 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rayburne. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rayburne. For the veterans among your Rayburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayburne lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Rayburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rayburne in 1983 was 88, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayburne 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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