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Raigins Family History

Raigins 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: Rankins, Agins, Riggins, Railing, Hagins, Aikins, Rains, Ragin

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Where is the Raigins family from?

You can see how Raigins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raigins family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raigins family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raigins's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Raigins families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raigins 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 24 census records available for the last name Raigins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raigins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raigins. 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 23 military records available for the last name Raigins. For the veterans among your Raigins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raigins lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Raigins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raigins in 1970 was 80, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raigins 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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