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Rayns Family History

Rayns Surname Meaning

see Raines.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rayns family from?

You can see how Rayns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayns family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayns families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Rayns families living in Leicestershire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rayns's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Rayns families in 1891.
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What did your Rayns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayns. 100% of Rayns 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 983 census records available for the last name Rayns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayns 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Rayns. 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 69 military records available for the last name Rayns. For the veterans among your Rayns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayns lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Rayns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rayns in 1969 was 76, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayns 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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