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Rayward Family History

Rayward Surname Meaning

perhaps a variant of Rowarth.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Rayward family from?

You can see how Rayward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayward family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Rayward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Rayward families living in Sussex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rayward's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Rayward families in 1891.
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What did your Rayward ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rayward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayward 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Rayward. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rayward. For the veterans among your Rayward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayward lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Rayward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rayward in 1966 was 75, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayward 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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