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Raen Family History

Raen 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, Ren, Ruen, Roen, Rann, Rain, Ryen, Raun, Rauen, Raden

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Where is the Raen family from?

You can see how Raen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Raen families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Raen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Raen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raen 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 Raen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raen. 100% of Raen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Raen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raen 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Raen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Raen. For the veterans among your Raen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Raen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Raen in 1963 was 75, and 60 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raen 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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