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Rayleigh Family History

Rayleigh Surname Meaning

see Railley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rayleigh family from?

You can see how Rayleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayleigh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Rayleigh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Rayleigh family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayleigh's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rayleigh families in 1901.
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What did your Rayleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayleigh. 100% of Rayleigh 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 218 census records available for the last name Rayleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayleigh 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Rayleigh. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rayleigh. For the veterans among your Rayleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayleigh lifespan?

Average Rayleigh life expectancy in 1999 was 75 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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