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Raiz Family History

Raiz 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: Rais, Ranz, Ratz, Raia, Rai, Rain, Racz, Ruiz, Raz, Baiz

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Where is the Raiz family from?

You can see how Raiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Raiz families living in Texas. This was about 88% of all the recorded Raiz's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Raiz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiz 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 Raiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raiz. 50% of Raiz men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Painter
    13%
  • Painter Helper
    13%

What Raiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Raiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiz 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Raiz. 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 43 military records available for the last name Raiz. For the veterans among your Raiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Raiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raiz in 1974 was 78, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiz 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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