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Rayhart Family History

Rayhart 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: Gayhart, Machart, Ahart, Gayheart, Rathert, Lahart, Manhart, Neyhart

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Where is the Rayhart family from?

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

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Rayhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayhart 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rayhart. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rayhart. For the veterans among your Rayhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayhart lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rayhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rayhart in 1957 was 74, and 55 in 2003.

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