Origins of the Rayers surname
About the Rayerses
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Interesting facts about Rayers
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Rayerses most likely to marry?
Paschalls
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What are the most common Rayers first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Rayerses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Rayerses in 1921
Dressmaker
3
Governess
3
Cook Domestic Servant
2
Domestic Servant
2
Farmers Wife
2
Commmon male occupations for Rayerses in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
8
Blacksmith
4
Tailor
3
Basket Maker
2
Farmers Son
2
