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Raysby Family History

Raysby 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: Raby, Ramsey, Rasey, Gadsby, Nasby, Risby, Dansby, Asby, Bagsby

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Where is the Raysby family from?

You can see how Raysby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raysby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Raysby families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raysby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raysby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raysby 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 Raysby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raysby. 100% of Raysby men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Raysby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Raysby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raysby 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Raysby. 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 23 military records available for the last name Raysby. For the veterans among your Raysby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raysby lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Raysby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raysby in 1970 was 76, and 1 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raysby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raysby 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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