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Rayey Family History

Rayey 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: Rarey, Rasey, Rayer, Rabey, Rayes, Razey, Racey, Raney, Raye, Ramey

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Where is the Rayey family from?

You can see how Rayey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Rayey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Rayey families living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Rayey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayey 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 119 census records available for the last name Rayey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rayey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rayey. For the veterans among your Rayey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayey

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