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Rayfolks Family History

Rayfolks 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: Raynolds, Rayford, Rayos, Rafalko, Reynolds, Folks, Reynold, Radford

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Where is the Rayfolks family from?

You can see how Rayfolks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayfolks family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rayfolks families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayfolks's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rayfolks families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Rayfolks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayfolks 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rayfolks. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rayfolks. For the veterans among your Rayfolks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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