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Raysor Family History

Raysor Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English and German Rasor or of German Reiser or Röser (see Roeser).

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


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Where is the Raysor family from?

You can see how Raysor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raysor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raysor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Raysor families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Raysor's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Raysor families in 1911.
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What did your Raysor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raysor. 42% of Raysor men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Raysor women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raysor were Farm Laborer and Social Worker.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    21%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Social Worker
    13%

What Raysor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raysor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raysor 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Raysor. 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 669 military records available for the last name Raysor. For the veterans among your Raysor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raysor lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Raysor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raysor in 1957 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raysor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raysor 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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