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Rayworth Family History

Rayworth Surname Meaning

see Rowarth.

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


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Where is the Rayworth family from?

You can see how Rayworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rayworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Rayworth families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Rayworth's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Rayworth families in 1891.
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What did your Rayworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Old Age Pensioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rayworth. 100% of Rayworth men worked as an Old Age Pensioner and 86% of Rayworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Old Age Pensioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rayworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayworth 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Rayworth. 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 238 military records available for the last name Rayworth. For the veterans among your Rayworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayworth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rayworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rayworth in 1966 was 60, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayworth 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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