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Rayers Family History

Rayers 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: Ayers, Rakers, Rayer, Sayers, Mayers, Rayes, Bayers, Sayer, Hayes

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Where is the Rayers family from?

You can see how Rayers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rayers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rayers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Rayers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayers 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 Rayers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayers. 100% of Rayers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayers 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Rayers. 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 93 military records available for the last name Rayers. For the veterans among your Rayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayers lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Rayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rayers in 1993 was 58, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayers 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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