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Rayden Family History

Rayden Surname Meaning

Apparently from Raydon or Reydon (both Suffolk), both of which are recorded as Rienduna in 1086.

The place-names derive from Old English rygen ‘rye place where rye grows’ + dūn ‘hill’.

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


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You can see how Rayden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Rayden families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Rayden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rayden families in 1891.
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What did your Rayden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Building Surveyors Ass Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rayden. 100% of Rayden men worked as a Building Surveyors Ass Retired and 100% of Rayden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Building Surveyors Ass Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 282 immigration records available for the last name Rayden. 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 166 military records available for the last name Rayden. For the veterans among your Rayden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayden lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rayden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rayden in 1964 was 67, and 86 in 2004.

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