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Rayser Family History

Rayser 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: Rayner, Ramser, Rayer, Rauser, Raser, Kayser, Raysor, Raymer, Rayder

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Where is the Rayser family from?

You can see how Rayser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 8 Rayser families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rayser's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Rayser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayser 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 Rayser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rayser. 32% of Rayser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rayser women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rayser were Old Age and 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Old Age
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
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Census Records

There are 800 census records available for the last name Rayser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayser 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Rayser. 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 153 military records available for the last name Rayser. For the veterans among your Rayser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayser lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Rayser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rayser in 1958 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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