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Raie Family History

Raie 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: Rase, Raine, Rake, Rais, Race, Raia, Rave, Rai, Rain, Raile

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Where is the Raie family from?

You can see how Raie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raie families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Raie families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raie 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 270 census records available for the last name Raie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raie 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Raie. 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 39 military records available for the last name Raie. For the veterans among your Raie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raie lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Raie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raie in 1958 was 66, and 55 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raie 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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