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Raysbrook Family History

Raysbrook 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: Hasbrook, Alsbrook, Lashbrook, Claybrook, Ashbrook, Alsobrook

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Where is the Raysbrook family from?

You can see how Raysbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raysbrook family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Raysbrook families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Raysbrook families living in Kent. This was about 88% of all the recorded Raysbrook's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Raysbrook families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raysbrook 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 Raysbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raysbrook. 100% of Raysbrook 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 226 census records available for the last name Raysbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raysbrook 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Raysbrook. 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 118 military records available for the last name Raysbrook. For the veterans among your Raysbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raysbrook lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raysbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Raysbrook in 1966 was 90, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raysbrook 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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