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Raylman Family History

Raylman 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: Rayman, Kalman, Rahman, Allman, Hayman, Salman, Gayman, Radman

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Where is the Raylman family from?

You can see how Raylman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raylman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raylman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Raylman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raylman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raylman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raylman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raylman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raylman. 100% of Raylman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raylman women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Raylman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raylman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Raylman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Raylman. For the veterans among your Raylman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raylman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raylman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raylman in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2003.

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