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Raising Family History

Raising 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: Rising, Reising, Railing, Rosing, Hassing, Lansing, Raison, Rensing

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Where is the Raising family from?

You can see how Raising families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raising family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raising families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Raising families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raising's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raising families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raising 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 155 census records available for the last name Raising. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raising 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 Raising. 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 21 military records available for the last name Raising. For the veterans among your Raising ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raising lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Raising life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Raising in 1966 was 66, and 68 in 1967.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raising 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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