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Rayes Family History

Rayes Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Rais . Spanish: variant of Rayas . English (Monmouthshire): variant of Ray with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain. Altered form of English Roys (see Rose ).

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


Similar surnames: Games, Rakes, Raye, Hayes, Rayer, Ranes, Rayos, Ways, Bayes, Raes

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Where is the Rayes family from?

You can see how Rayes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rayes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Rayes families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rayes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rayes families in 1911.
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What did your Rayes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rayes. 80% of Rayes men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Rayes women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rayes were Menuisier and 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
    80%
  • Menuisier
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Dressmaker
    25%
  • Student
    25%
  • Cigarieir
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Rayes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rayes. 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 450 military records available for the last name Rayes. For the veterans among your Rayes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayes lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Rayes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rayes in 1942 was 36, and 37 in 2004.

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