Origins of the Rayne surname
About the Raynes
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Interesting facts about Rayne
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Rayne surname. The oldest one dates back to 1820.
What are the most common Rayne first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Raynes
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Raynes in 1921
Domestic Servant
16
Dressmaker
14
House Servant
12
House Keeper
8
Living On Own Means
8
Common male occupations for Raynes in 1921
Vintner
20
Coal Miner
19
Agricultural Labourer
18
Blacksmith
17
Farm Labourer
13
