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Raisin Family History

Raisin Surname Meaning

see Rason.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Raisin family from?

You can see how Raisin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raisin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Raisin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Raisin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raisin families in 1891.
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What did your Raisin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raisin. 100% of Raisin men worked as a Railway Clerk and 91% of Raisin 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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Raisin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Raisin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisin 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 475 immigration records available for the last name Raisin. 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 720 military records available for the last name Raisin. For the veterans among your Raisin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Raisin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Raisin in 1957 was 56, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisin 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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