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Raymes Family History

Raymes 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: Raynes, Raymer, Rayes, Haymes, Rhymes, Rames, Hayes, James, Rasmus

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Where is the Raymes family from?

You can see how Raymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raymes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Raymes family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Raymes's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Raymes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raymes 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 Raymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raymes. 100% of Raymes 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 567 census records available for the last name Raymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymes 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Raymes. 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 38 military records available for the last name Raymes. For the veterans among your Raymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Raymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raymes in 1971 was 27, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymes 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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