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Raih Family History

Raih 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: Rath, Rais, Raith, Rash, Raia, Rach, Rai, Rain, Raich, Rail

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Where is the Raih family from?

You can see how Raih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raih family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raih families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raih families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Raih's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raih families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raih 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 Raih ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raih. 50% of Raih men worked as a Proprietor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Raih family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Raih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raih 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Raih. 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 24 military records available for the last name Raih. For the veterans among your Raih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raih lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Raih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raih in 1969 was 85, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raih

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raih 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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