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Rayment Family History

Rayment Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Raymond.

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


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Where is the Rayment family from?

You can see how Rayment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayment family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 29 Rayment families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Rayment's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rayment families in 1911.
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What did your Rayment ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Contractor was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rayment. 37% of Rayment men worked as a Contractor.

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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

  • Contractor
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%

What Rayment family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33,000 census records available for the last name Rayment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayment 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rayment. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Rayment. For the veterans among your Rayment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayment lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rayment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rayment in 1962 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayment

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayment 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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