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Raris Family History

Raris 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: Paris, Rais, Baris, Maris, Laris, Caris, Garis, Aris, Faris, Karis

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Where is the Raris family from?

You can see how Raris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raris family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raris families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Raris's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Raris families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raris 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 Raris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raris. 100% of Raris 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Raris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raris 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Raris. 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 15 military records available for the last name Raris. For the veterans among your Raris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raris lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Raris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raris in 1968 was 73, and 78 in 1970.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raris

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raris 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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