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Rayeske Family History

Rayeske 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: Radeke, Raske, Rayes, Roeske, Zaeske, Yeske, Majeske, Reske, Hayes

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Where is the Rayeske family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayeske 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 Rayeske ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rayeske ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Rayeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayeske 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rayeske. 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 17 military records available for the last name Rayeske. For the veterans among your Rayeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayeske lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rayeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rayeske in 1967 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

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