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Raimist Family History

Raimist 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: Rais, Rasmus, Raines, Kairis, Rabbitt, Remis, Rast, Ramus, Ramos

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Where is the Raimist family from?

You can see how Raimist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raimist family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raimist families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raimist's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raimist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raimist surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Raimist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raimist 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Raimist. 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 16 military records available for the last name Raimist. For the veterans among your Raimist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raimist lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Raimist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raimist in 1975 was 44, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raimist 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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