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Rayot Family History

Rayot 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: Rayon, Rayo, Rayos, Ray, Root, Rao, Mayor, Raso, Raco, Rast

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Where is the Rayot family from?

You can see how Rayot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Rayot families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Rayot's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rayot families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayot 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 Rayot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayot. 100% of Rayot men worked as an Electrician and 50% of Rayot women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Rayot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Rayot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayot 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Rayot. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rayot. For the veterans among your Rayot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayot lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Rayot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rayot in 1952 was 31, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayot 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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