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Raym Family History

Raym 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: Ram, Ray, Ramm, Rahm, Rayo, Raya, Raum, Raymo, Rayl, Raye

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Where is the Raym family from?

You can see how Raym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raym family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raym families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Raym families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Raym's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raym families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raym 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 Raym ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raym. 100% of Raym men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Raym family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Raym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raym 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Raym. 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 34 military records available for the last name Raym. For the veterans among your Raym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raym lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Raym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raym in 1962 was 75, and 74 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raym

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raym 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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