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Rayto Family History

Rayto 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: Rayo, Ratto, Rayno, Raymo, Ray, Rath, Payton, Gayton, Rao, Ranta

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Where is the Rayto family from?

You can see how Rayto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayto family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rayto's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Rayto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayto 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 11 census records available for the last name Rayto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayto 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Rayto. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rayto. For the veterans among your Rayto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayto lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2002, in the United States, Rayto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rayto in 1996 was 72, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayto 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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