History of your Surname
Get access to Rayha family records.Start a free trial

Rayha Family History

Rayha 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: Raya, Bayha, Ray, Rana, Rada, Rath, Razza, Rahm, Ranta, Araya

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Rayha family from?

You can see how Rayha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rayha family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rayha's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Rayha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rayha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rayha. 100% of Rayha men worked as a Truck Driver. .

View Census Data for Rayha | Data not to scale

*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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Rayha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Rayha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayha census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Rayha

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rayha. 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.

View all Rayha immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Rayha. For the veterans among your Rayha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Rayha military records

You've only scratched the surface of Rayha family history

Discover More

What is the average Rayha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rayha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rayha in 1964 was 60, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rayha

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Rayha family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Rayha last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial