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Raeney Family History

Raeney 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: Radney, Rainey, Ranney, Reney, Raney, Raine, Haney, Raines, Arney

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Where is the Raeney family from?

You can see how Raeney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeney family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Raeney families living in Georgia. This was about 66% of all the recorded Raeney's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Raeney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Raeney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Raeney. 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 9 military records available for the last name Raeney. For the veterans among your Raeney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raeney

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