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Rayas Name Meaning

Spanish: plural form of Raya .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Raya, Rayos, Salas, Zayas, Ribas, Rayes, Varas, Rada, Royals, Rana

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Where is the Rayas family from?

You can see how Rayas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rayas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Rayas families living in Texas. This was about 16% of all the recorded Rayas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Rayas families in 1920.
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What did your Rayas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rayas. 36% of Rayas 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Labor
    18%
  • Common Labor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rayas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayas 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Rayas. 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 71 military records available for the last name Rayas. For the veterans among your Rayas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rayas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rayas in 1961 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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