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Raymus Family History

Raymus 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: Rasmus, Ramus, Rayman, Cadmus, Kalmus, Ramos, Remus, Rayas, Asmus

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Where is the Raymus family from?

You can see how Raymus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raymus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raymus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Raymus families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Raymus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raymus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raymus 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 Raymus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Roofer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raymus. 50% of Raymus men worked as a Roofer.

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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

  • Roofer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Raymus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Raymus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raymus 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Raymus. 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 73 military records available for the last name Raymus. For the veterans among your Raymus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raymus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raymus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raymus in 1962 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raymus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raymus 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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