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Rayhouser Family History

Rayhouser 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: Rauser, Houser, Frankhouser, Rouser, House, Newhouse, Outhouse, Roser

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Where is the Rayhouser family from?

You can see how Rayhouser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayhouser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayhouser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rayhouser families living in Indiana. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rayhouser's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Rayhouser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Rayhouser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayhouser 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 Rayhouser. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rayhouser. For the veterans among your Rayhouser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayhouser lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Rayhouser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Rayhouser in 1978 was 69, and 59 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayhouser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayhouser 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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