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Rayhall Family History

Rayhall 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: Mayhall, Rayhill, Raphael, Ryall, Bramhall, Rahal, Randall, Rahill

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Where is the Rayhall family from?

You can see how Rayhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayhall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayhall family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rayhall's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rayhall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayhall 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 Rayhall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayhall. 100% of Rayhall men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rayhall women worked as a Sewer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    100%

What Rayhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Rayhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayhall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rayhall. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rayhall. For the veterans among your Rayhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayhall lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Rayhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rayhall in 1977 was 71, and 66 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayhall 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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