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Raynie Family History

Raynie 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: Rayne, Haynie, Raine, Wayne, Range, Rayner, Fayne, Sayne, Mayne

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Where is the Raynie family from?

You can see how Raynie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raynie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 5 Raynie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raynie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raynie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raynie 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 Raynie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raynie. 100% of Raynie men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Raynie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Raynie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynie 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Raynie. 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 118 military records available for the last name Raynie. For the veterans among your Raynie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Raynie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raynie in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynie 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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