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Raey Family History

Raey Surname Meaning

see Ray.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Raey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Raey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raey families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Raey's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Raey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Raey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raey 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Raey. 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 24 military records available for the last name Raey. For the veterans among your Raey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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