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Rayder Name Meaning

Probaby an variant of English Rider or German Räder (see Rader Reder ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rader, Rayner, Raymer, Ryder, Reder, Raper, Raeder, Raysor, Rainer

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Where is the Rayder family from?

You can see how Rayder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rayder families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Rayder's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rayder families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rayder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rayder. 72% of Rayder 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
    72%
  • Hair Dressers Asst
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rayder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayder 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Rayder. 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 166 military records available for the last name Rayder. For the veterans among your Rayder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rayder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rayder in 1964 was 71, and 72 in 2004.

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