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Rayyan Family History

Rayyan 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: Rayman, Rahman, Hayman, Ryan, Rayon, Payan, Gayman, Radman, Brayman

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Where is the Rayyan family from?

You can see how Rayyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayyan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayyan family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayyan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rayyan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayyan 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 31 census records available for the last name Rayyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayyan 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rayyan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rayyan. For the veterans among your Rayyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayyan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rayyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rayyan in 1968 was 60, and 37 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayyan 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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