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Rayvis Family History

Rayvis 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: Rais, Avis, Travis, Jarvis, Rallis, Lavis, Rayas, Ravi, Raynes

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Where is the Rayvis family from?

You can see how Rayvis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayvis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rayvis families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayvis's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rayvis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayvis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Rayvis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayvis 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Rayvis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rayvis. For the veterans among your Rayvis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayvis lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Rayvis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rayvis in 1974 was 61, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayvis 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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