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Rayser Family History

Rayser 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: Rayner, Ramser, Rayer, Rauser, Raser, Kayser, Raysor, Raymer, Rayder

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Where is the Rayser family from?

You can see how Rayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Rayser families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rayser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rayser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayser 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 Rayser ancestors do for a living?

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

What Rayser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Rayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayser 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rayser. 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 153 military records available for the last name Rayser. For the veterans among your Rayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Rayser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rayser in 1958 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayser 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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