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Raiston Family History

Raiston 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: Raison, Ralston, Railton, Royston, Easton, Alston, Ruston, Rolston

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Where is the Raiston family from?

You can see how Raiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raiston families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there were 2 Raiston families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raiston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raiston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiston 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 Raiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raiston. 100% of Raiston 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raiston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Raiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiston 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Raiston. 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 70 military records available for the last name Raiston. For the veterans among your Raiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiston lifespan?

Average Raiston life expectancy in 1971 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiston 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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