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Raisky Family History

Raisky 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: Barsky, Rais, Ramsey, Lansky, Raisch, Daisy, Lasky, Rasey, Risby

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Where is the Raisky family from?

You can see how Raisky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Raisky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Raisky family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raisky's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Raisky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Raisky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Raisky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisky 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Raisky. 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 98 military records available for the last name Raisky. For the veterans among your Raisky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisky lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Raisky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raisky in 1974 was 77, and 99 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisky 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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