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Raygor Family History

Raygor Name Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Rager 1 or Reger .

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


Similar surnames: Reagor, Ragar, Rayner, Baylor, Raysor, Raymer, Rayford, Rieger

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Where is the Raygor family from?

You can see how Raygor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raygor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raygor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Raygor families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 74% of all the recorded Raygor's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raygor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raygor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raygor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raygor. 25% of Raygor men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Raygor women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raygor were Bricklayer and Egg Candler. .

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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
    25%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Egg Candler
    40%
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Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Raygor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raygor 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Raygor. 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 298 military records available for the last name Raygor. For the veterans among your Raygor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raygor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raygor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Raygor in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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