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Raylor Family History

Raylor 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: Taylor, Naylor, Paylor, Aylor, Raysor, Saylor, Baylor, Caylor, Gaylor

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Where is the Raylor family from?

You can see how Raylor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raylor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raylor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Raylor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Raylor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raylor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raylor 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 Raylor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raylor. 79% of Raylor women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    11%
  • Private Means
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raylor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raylor 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Raylor. 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 242 military records available for the last name Raylor. For the veterans among your Raylor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raylor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1968, in the United States, Raylor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Raylor in 1964 was 75, and 44 in 1968.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raylor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raylor 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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