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Rayome Family History

Rayome 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, Rome, Rayos, Salome, Raymo, Rapone, Jacome, Raymer

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Where is the Rayome family from?

You can see how Rayome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rayome family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rayome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Rayome families living in Wisconsin. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rayome's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rayome families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rayome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rayome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rayome. 100% of Rayome men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Rayome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rayome 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Rayome. 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 73 military records available for the last name Rayome. For the veterans among your Rayome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rayome lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rayome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rayome in 1963 was 75, and 68 in 2004.

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