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Raimes Family History

Raimes Surname Meaning

see Reames.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raimes family from?

You can see how Raimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raimes families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raimes's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Raimes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raimes 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 Raimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raimes. 100% of Raimes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 688 census records available for the last name Raimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raimes 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Raimes. 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 44 military records available for the last name Raimes. For the veterans among your Raimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raimes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1995, in the United States, Raimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raimes in 1984 was 55, and 32 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raimes 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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