This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Rayty family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Rayty Family History

Rayty 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: Ray, Rath, Ranta, Harty, Rayon, Rarey, Raby, Hasty, Rayo, Ratz

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Rayty family from?

You can see how Rayty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayty family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Rayty family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayty's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Rayty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Rayty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Rayty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayty census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Rayty

Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Rayty. 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.

View all Rayty immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rayty. For the veterans among your Rayty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rayty military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rayty family history

Discover More

What is the average Rayty lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1999, in the United States, Rayty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rayty in 1983 was 43, and 62 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayty 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rayty family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial