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Raisher Family History

Raisher 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: Risher, Raiser, Raisner, Fisher, Kaiser, Washer, Reisner, Richer

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Where is the Raisher family from?

You can see how Raisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisher family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Raisher family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raisher's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Raisher families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Raisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisher 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Raisher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Raisher. For the veterans among your Raisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisher lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Raisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Raisher in 1975 was 78, and 80 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisher 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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