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Raymore Family History

Raymore 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: Haymore, Barmore, Rayford, Cranmore, Raymond, Amore, Patmore, Lamore

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Where is the Raymore family from?

You can see how Raymore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raymore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Raymore families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raymore's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Raymore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raymore 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 Raymore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raymore. 20% of Raymore men worked as a Miner and 50% of Raymore women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raymore were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Raymore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raymore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymore 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Raymore. 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 232 military records available for the last name Raymore. For the veterans among your Raymore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raymore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raymore in 1963 was 74, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymore 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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