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Rayek Family History

Rayek 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: Radek, Rayer, Racek, Hayek, Rayes, Raye, Sayer, Rye, Hayes, Ray

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Where is the Rayek family from?

You can see how Rayek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rayek families living in Missouri. This was about 90% of all the recorded Rayek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rayek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayek 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 38 census records available for the last name Rayek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayek 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rayek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rayek. For the veterans among your Rayek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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