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Rayme Family History

Rayme 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: Raymo, Raymer, Rayne, Rayle, Raye, Ram, Rye, Ray, Ramm, Rahm

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Where is the Rayme family from?

You can see how Rayme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayme family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rayme family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayme's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rayme families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayme 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 328 census records available for the last name Rayme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayme 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Rayme. 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 22 military records available for the last name Rayme. For the veterans among your Rayme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayme lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rayme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rayme in 1970 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayme 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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