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Raynesford Family History

Raynesford 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: Ransford, Rainsford, Hansford, Rayford, Rainford, Lansford, Bransford

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Where is the Raynesford family from?

You can see how Raynesford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynesford family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raynesford families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Raynesford families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raynesford's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raynesford families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raynesford 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 Raynesford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raynesford. 100% of Raynesford 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%

What Raynesford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Raynesford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynesford 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Raynesford. 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 13 military records available for the last name Raynesford. For the veterans among your Raynesford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynesford lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Raynesford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Raynesford in 1962 was 78, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raynesford

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynesford 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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