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Rayder Family History

Rayder Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1911 there were 14 Rayder families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Rayder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rayder families in 1911.
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.
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What did your Rayder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayder. 33% of Rayder men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rayder women worked as a Housework.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Rayder family records will you find?

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayder 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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