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Raisey Family History

Raisey Surname Meaning

see Racey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raisey family from?

You can see how Raisey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raisey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Raisey families living in Wiltshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Raisey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Raisey families in 1891.
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What did your Raisey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raisey. 100% of Raisey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Raisey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic
    10%

What Raisey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raisey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisey 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Raisey. 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 152 military records available for the last name Raisey. For the veterans among your Raisey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisey lifespan?

Average Raisey life expectancy in 1982 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisey 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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