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Rayda Family History

Rayda 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: Rada, Randa, Raya, Gayda, Vayda, Wayda, Ray, Rana, Sada, Rand

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Where is the Rayda family from?

You can see how Rayda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rayda families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rayda's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rayda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayda 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 104 census records available for the last name Rayda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayda 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Rayda. 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 42 military records available for the last name Rayda. For the veterans among your Rayda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayda lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Rayda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rayda in 1973 was 62, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayda 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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