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Rayce Family History

Rayce Name 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: Race, Royce, Rance, Rayne, Ryce, Rayle, Cayce, Raye, Rye, Ray

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Where is the Rayce family from?

You can see how Rayce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayce family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayce families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Rayce families living in North Carolina. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rayce's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Rayce families in 1880.
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What did your Rayce ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayce. 23% of Rayce men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rayce women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rayce were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Rayce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayce 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rayce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 43 military records available for the last name Rayce. For the veterans among your Rayce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayce lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Rayce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rayce in 1969 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

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