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Raymor Family History

Raymor 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: Raymo, Raysor, Raymer, Raygor, Raynor, Raymon, Amor, Mayor, Taylor

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Where is the Raymor family from?

You can see how Raymor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raymor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Raymor families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raymor's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Raymor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raymor 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 Raymor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raymor. 34% of Raymor men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Raymor women worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Raymor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raymor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymor 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Raymor. 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 274 military records available for the last name Raymor. For the veterans among your Raymor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymor lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Raymor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Raymor in 1958 was 41, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymor 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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