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Rayot Family History

Rayot 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: Rayon, Rayo, Rayos, Ray, Root, Rao, Mayor, Raso, Raco, Rast

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Where is the Rayot family from?

You can see how Rayot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayot family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayot families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 13 Rayot families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rayot's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rayot families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rayot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayot. 100% of Rayot men worked as an Electrician and 50% of Rayot women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Electrician
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%
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Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Rayot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayot 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Rayot. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rayot. For the veterans among your Rayot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayot lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Rayot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Rayot in 1952 was 31, and 81 in 2003.

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