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Rayz Family History

Rayz 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, Ranz, Rayo, Ratz, Raya, Racz, Raz, Rayl, Raye, May

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Where is the Rayz family from?

You can see how Rayz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayz family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Rayz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rayz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayz 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 75 census records available for the last name Rayz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayz 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Rayz. 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 4 military records available for the last name Rayz. For the veterans among your Rayz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayz lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Rayz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rayz in 1978 was 76, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayz 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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