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Raymaker Family History

Raymaker 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: Ramaker, Haymaker, Slaymaker, Rademaker, Radaker, Hammaker, Raymer

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Where is the Raymaker family from?

You can see how Raymaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raymaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raymaker family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raymaker's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Raymaker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raymaker 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 Raymaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raymaker. 39% of Raymaker men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Raymaker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raymaker were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    39%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Raymaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Raymaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymaker 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Raymaker. 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 88 military records available for the last name Raymaker. For the veterans among your Raymaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymaker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raymaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Raymaker in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raymaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymaker 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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