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Rayor Family History

Rayor Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Mayor, Rayon, Rayo, Rasor, Rayer, Rayos, Raysor, Raygor, Razor

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Where is the Rayor family from?

You can see how Rayor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Rayor families living in Illinois. This was about 48% of all the recorded Rayor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rayor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayor 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 Rayor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rayor. 45% of Rayor men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Rayor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Rayor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayor 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Rayor. 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 36 military records available for the last name Rayor. For the veterans among your Rayor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Rayor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rayor in 1968 was 79, and 51 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rayor 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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