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Raimy Family History

Raimy 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: Raimo, Ram, Ray, Ramm, Rahm, Raine, Rais, Remy, Rarey, Raby

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Where is the Raimy family from?

You can see how Raimy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raimy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raimy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Raimy family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raimy's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Raimy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raimy 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 529 census records available for the last name Raimy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raimy 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Raimy. 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 48 military records available for the last name Raimy. For the veterans among your Raimy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raimy lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1987, in the United States, Raimy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Raimy in 1974 was 66, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raimy 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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