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Raynes Family History

Raynes Surname Meaning

English (West Yorkshire): variant of Raines.

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


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Where is the Raynes family from?

You can see how Raynes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raynes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raynes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 35 Raynes families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Raynes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raynes families in 1911.
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What did your Raynes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Raynes. 42% of Raynes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raynes women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Labourer
    42%
  • Teamster
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Raynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raynes 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 Raynes. 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 Raynes. For the veterans among your Raynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raynes lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Raynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raynes in 1955 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raynes 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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