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Raybon Family History

Raybon Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire):: variant of Rathbone with loss of medial -th-; see Rathbun.

Nickname from northern Middle English ra-bayn (Old Norse rá-bein ‘roe leg’) denoting a man who could run as fast as a roe deer.

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


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Where is the Raybon family from?

You can see how Raybon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raybon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raybon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Raybon families living in Staffordshire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Raybon's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Raybon families in 1891.
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What did your Raybon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raybon. 36% of Raybon men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Raybon women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raybon were Farming and Spinner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • Spinner
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raybon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raybon 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Raybon. 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 987 military records available for the last name Raybon. For the veterans among your Raybon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raybon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Raybon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Raybon in 1944 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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