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Rayi Family History

Rayi 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: Ray, Radi, Rayo, Raya, Rai, Ravi, Rayl, Raye, May, Hay

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Where is the Rayi family from?

You can see how Rayi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayi family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rayi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayi 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 15 census records available for the last name Rayi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayi 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rayi. 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 Rayi. For the veterans among your Rayi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayi lifespan?

Average Rayi life expectancy in 2001 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayi 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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