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Rayaer Family History

Rayaer 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: Rayner, Rayer, Raymer, Rayder, Sayer, Layer, Mayer, Hayer, Rader

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Where is the Rayaer family from?

You can see how Rayaer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayaer family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Rayaer family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayaer's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Rayaer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayaer 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 90 census records available for the last name Rayaer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayaer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Rayaer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Rayaer. For the veterans among your Rayaer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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