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Raio Family History

Raio Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly a nickname from southern Italian rajo ‘ray’. See also Raia. Portuguese: nickname from raio ‘lightning’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raio family from?

You can see how Raio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Raio families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Raio's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Raio families in 1891.
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What did your Raio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raio. 75% of Raio men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Raio women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raio were Proprietor and Dresser.

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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
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Dresser
    40%

What Raio family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 634 census records available for the last name Raio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raio 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Raio. 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 115 military records available for the last name Raio. For the veterans among your Raio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raio lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raio in 1963 was 77, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raio 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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