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Raiss Family History

Raiss 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: Rais, Riss, Reiss, Rains, Raish, Ross, Reis, Ras, Grass, Bass

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Where is the Raiss family from?

You can see how Raiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raiss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Raiss family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Raiss's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Raiss families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raiss. 42% of Raiss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raiss women worked as a Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Raiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Raiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiss 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Raiss. 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 85 military records available for the last name Raiss. For the veterans among your Raiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiss lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Raiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raiss in 1960 was 51, and 53 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiss 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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