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Raity Family History

Raity 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: Raith, Laity, Raitt, Baity, Raitz, Ray, Rath, Raine, Ranta, Rais

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Where is the Raity family from?

You can see how Raity families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raity family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raity families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Raity family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raity's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raity families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raity surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Raity. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raity 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Raity. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raity. For the veterans among your Raity ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raity lifespan?

Average Raity life expectancy in 1998 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raity 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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