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Raye Family History

Raye Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ray.

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


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Where is the Raye family from?

You can see how Raye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Raye families living in Manitoba. This was about 63% of all the recorded Raye's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Raye families in 1911.
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What did your Raye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Raye. 100% of Raye men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raye women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Raye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Raye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raye 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Raye. 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 989 military records available for the last name Raye. For the veterans among your Raye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raye lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Raye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1955. The average life expectancy for Raye in 1950 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raye 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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