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Rayray Family History

Rayray 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: Rarey, Rayman, Garay, Radway, Raya, Ratay, Rattray, Rayas, Ramsay

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Where is the Rayray family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayray 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 Rayray ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rayray. 60% of Rayray men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Mill Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Rayray. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayray 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Rayray. 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 18 military records available for the last name Rayray. For the veterans among your Rayray ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayray lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Rayray life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rayray in 1980 was 70, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayray 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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