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Raynow Family History

Raynow 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: Rannow, Rayno, Raynor, Rainbow, Rayon, Gaynor, Rayo, Rayner, Maynor

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Where is the Raynow family from?

You can see how Raynow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raynow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Raynow families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raynow's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raynow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raynow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Raynow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynow 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 Raynow. 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 Raynow. For the veterans among your Raynow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Raynow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raynow in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynow 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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