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Raywor Family History

Raywor 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: Raysor, Raygor, Raynor, Mayor, Taylor, Rayon, Gaynor, Rayo, Rayner

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Where is the Raywor family from?

You can see how Raywor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raywor family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Raywor family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raywor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raywor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raywor 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 5 census records available for the last name Raywor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raywor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raywor. 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 Raywor. For the veterans among your Raywor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raywor lifespan?

Average Raywor life expectancy in 1999 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raywor 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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