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Rayhill Family History

Rayhill Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Rahill.

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


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Where is the Rayhill family from?

You can see how Rayhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayhill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Rayhill families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Rayhill's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Rayhill families in 1891.
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What did your Rayhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayhill. 24% of Rayhill men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Rayhill women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rayhill were Farming and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rayhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayhill 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Rayhill. 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 383 military records available for the last name Rayhill. For the veterans among your Rayhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayhill lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Rayhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rayhill in 1960 was 66, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayhill 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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