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Rayback Family History

Rayback 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: Raybuck, Ryback, Radack, Waymack, Reback, Rybak, Rabuck, Rybacki

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Where is the Rayback family from?

You can see how Rayback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Rayback families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rayback's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rayback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayback 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 Rayback ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayback. 60% of Rayback men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rayback women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rayback family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Rayback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayback 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rayback. 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 79 military records available for the last name Rayback. For the veterans among your Rayback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayback lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Rayback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rayback in 1968 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayback

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayback 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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