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Raier Family History

Raier 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: Rader, Rager, Raper, Raber, Rater, Ramer, Rayer, Raker, Laier, Rapier

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Where is the Raier family from?

You can see how Raier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Raier families living in Illinois. This was about 86% of all the recorded Raier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raier 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 124 census records available for the last name Raier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raier 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Raier. 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 53 military records available for the last name Raier. For the veterans among your Raier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Raier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Raier in 1966 was 75, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raier 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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