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Raimey Family History

Raimey 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: Rainey, Railey, Ramey, Raimer, Bailey, Radney, Raine, Raines, Rarey

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Where is the Raimey family from?

You can see how Raimey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raimey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raimey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raimey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raimey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Raimey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raimey 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 Raimey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raimey. 45% of Raimey men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Raimey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raimey were Foreman and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Foreman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Cook
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Raimey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raimey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raimey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Raimey. 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 290 military records available for the last name Raimey. For the veterans among your Raimey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raimey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Raimey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raimey in 1961 was 69, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raimey 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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