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Raites Family History

Raites 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: Raines, Raiter, Waites, Raikes, Gates, Raine, Ries, Rais, Hailes

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Where is the Raites family from?

You can see how Raites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raites family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raites families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Raites family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raites's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Raites families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Raites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raites 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Raites. 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 6 military records available for the last name Raites. For the veterans among your Raites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raites lifespan?

Average Raites life expectancy in 1972 was 76 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 Raites 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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