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Raymey Family History

Raymey 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: Raymer, Ramey, Radney, Rarey, Ramsey, Rayman, Ramel, Rayner, Rampey

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Where is the Raymey family from?

You can see how Raymey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raymey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Raymey families living in Mississippi. This was about 36% of all the recorded Raymey's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Raymey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raymey 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 Raymey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raymey. 25% of Raymey men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Raymey women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Raymey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Raymey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Raymey. 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 83 military records available for the last name Raymey. For the veterans among your Raymey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Raymey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raymey in 1969 was 72, and 78 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raymey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymey 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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