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Raiot Family History

Raiot 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: Raitt, Root, Raine, Rao, Raso, Rais, Rayon, Saint, Raco, Rayo

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Where is the Raiot family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiot 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 Raiot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Contracting was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raiot. 100% of Raiot men worked as a Contracting.

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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

  • Contracting
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Raiot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiot 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Raiot. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raiot. For the veterans among your Raiot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiot lifespan?

Average Raiot life expectancy in 1974 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiot 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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