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Raywalt Family History

Raywalt 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: Daywalt, Maywald, Awalt, Rantala, Rayman, Rajala, Radway, Mayhall

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Where is the Raywalt family from?

You can see how Raywalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raywalt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raywalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Raywalt families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Raywalt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raywalt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raywalt 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 126 census records available for the last name Raywalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raywalt 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raywalt. 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 19 military records available for the last name Raywalt. For the veterans among your Raywalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raywalt lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Raywalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Raywalt in 1975 was 87, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raywalt 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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