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Raike Family History

Raike 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: Raine, Rake, Rike, Radke, Raske, Raile, Ranke, Ratke, Maike, Raikes

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Where is the Raike family from?

You can see how Raike families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raike family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raike families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Raike families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raike's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Raike families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raike 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 Raike ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter Maintainance and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raike. 100% of Raike men worked as a Fitter Maintainance and 100% of Raike women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitter Maintainance
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raike family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raike. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raike 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Raike. 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 239 military records available for the last name Raike. For the veterans among your Raike ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raike lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raike life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Raike in 1963 was 89, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raike

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raike 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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