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Raaen Family History

Raaen Surname 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: Raven, Rauen, Raden, Ragen, Raben, Hagen, Haren, Rase, Rake, Mayen

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Where is the Raaen family from?

You can see how Raaen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raaen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raaen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Raaen families living in Leicestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Raaen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Raaen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raaen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raaen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raaen. 55% of Raaen men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Raaen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raaen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raaen 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Raaen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 269 military records available for the last name Raaen. For the veterans among your Raaen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raaen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raaen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raaen in 1962 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raaen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raaen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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