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Raynish Family History

Raynish 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: Danish, Barnish, Raynes, Banish, Yanish, Hanish, Harnish, Raish

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Where is the Raynish family from?

You can see how Raynish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raynish family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raynish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raynish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raynish 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 Raynish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Fales Teethmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raynish. 72% of Raynish men worked as a Miner and 100% of Raynish women worked as a Fales Teethmaker.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Fales Teethmaker
    100%

What Raynish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Raynish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynish 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Raynish. 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 6 military records available for the last name Raynish. For the veterans among your Raynish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynish lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Raynish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raynish in 1974 was 61, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raynish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynish 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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