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Rayfeld Family History

Rayfeld 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: Rayfield, Mayfield, Layfield, Rayford, Rehfeld, Raffel, Brayfield

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Where is the Rayfeld family from?

You can see how Rayfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayfeld family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayfeld families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rayfeld families living in Mississippi. This was about 63% of all the recorded Rayfeld's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Rayfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayfeld 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 49 census records available for the last name Rayfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayfeld 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rayfeld. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rayfeld. For the veterans among your Rayfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayfeld lifespan?

Average Rayfeld life expectancy in 1975 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayfeld 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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