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Raisek Family History

Raisek 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: Raiser, Kaiser, Rase, Raine, Rais, Raines, Ramsey, Reiser, Lasek

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Where is the Raisek family from?

You can see how Raisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raisek families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raisek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Raisek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisek 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 65 census records available for the last name Raisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisek 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 Raisek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Raisek. For the veterans among your Raisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Raisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raisek in 1968 was 61, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisek 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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