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Raisse Family History

Raisse 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: Caisse, Risse, Masse, Rase, Raine, Rais, Rise, Raisch, Rassel, Riss

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Where is the Raisse family from?

You can see how Raisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raisse families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Raisse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisse 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 62 census records available for the last name Raisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisse 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Raisse. 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 16 military records available for the last name Raisse. For the veterans among your Raisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisse lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1984, in the United States, Raisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raisse in 1981 was 83, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisse 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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