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Origins of the Raymond surname

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About the Raymonds

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Where do most Raymonds live?

In 1921, most Raymonds lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Raymonds

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 19,000 records for the Raymond surname. The oldest one dates back to 1538.

Who were Raymonds most likely to marry?

Smiths

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Raymond Or Raiments

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What are the most common Raymond first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Raymonds

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Raymonds in 1921
Dressmaker

110

General Servant Domestic

52

Domestic Servant

51

Laundress

51

Living On Own Means

44

Common Male occupations for Raymonds in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

95

Carpenter

92

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

72

Tailor

58

General Labourer

55

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