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Raynsford Family History

Raynsford Surname Meaning

see Rainsford.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raynsford family from?

You can see how Raynsford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynsford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raynsford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 54 Raynsford families living in Surrey. This was about 47% of all the recorded Raynsford's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Raynsford families in 1891.
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What did your Raynsford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raynsford. 20% of Raynsford men worked as a Builders Labourer and 94% of Raynsford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raynsford were General Labourer Heavy Worker and Housewife Unpaid.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    4%

What Raynsford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Raynsford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynsford 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Raynsford. 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 380 military records available for the last name Raynsford. For the veterans among your Raynsford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynsford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Raynsford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Raynsford in 1963 was 72, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynsford 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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