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Rayney Family History

Rayney 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: Radney, Rayner, Rainey, Raynes, Rayne, Ranney, Raney, Raine, Haney

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Where is the Rayney family from?

You can see how Rayney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Rayney families living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rayney's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Rayney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayney 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 Rayney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayney. 100% of Rayney 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Rayney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayney 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Rayney. 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 122 military records available for the last name Rayney. For the veterans among your Rayney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayney lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Rayney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Rayney in 1963 was 77, and 61 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayney 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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