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Raiha Family History

Raiha 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: Raia, Riha, Rana, Taira, Rada, Rath, Razza, Rahm, Raine, Ranta

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Where is the Raiha family from?

You can see how Raiha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raiha families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raiha's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raiha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiha 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 Raiha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Logger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raiha. 100% of Raiha men worked as a Logger.

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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

  • Logger
    100%

What Raiha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Raiha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiha 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Raiha. 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 27 military records available for the last name Raiha. For the veterans among your Raiha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Raiha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raiha in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raiha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiha 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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