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Raives Family History

Raives 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, Rives, Raikes, Raven, Raine, Rivers, Ries, Rais, Naves

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Where is the Raives family from?

You can see how Raives families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raives family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raives families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Raives families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raives's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Raives families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raives 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 141 census records available for the last name Raives. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raives 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Raives. 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 9 military records available for the last name Raives. For the veterans among your Raives ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raives lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1980, in the United States, Raives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Raives in 1973 was 71, and 72 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raives 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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