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Raptor Family History

Raptor 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: Pastor, Kapoor, Sartor, Bator, Factor, Rapport, Astor, Rampton

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Where is the Raptor family from?

You can see how Raptor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raptor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raptor family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Raptor's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Raptor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raptor 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 26 census records available for the last name Raptor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raptor 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Raptor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Raptor. For the veterans among your Raptor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raptor lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Raptor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raptor in 1981 was 83, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raptor 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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