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Razer Family History

Razer 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: Rader, Rager, Raper, Raber, Rater, Ramer, Rayer, Raker, Lazer, Raser

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Where is the Razer family from?

You can see how Razer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Razer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Razer families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Razer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Razer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razer 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 Razer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Battery Filler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Razer. 28% of Razer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Razer women worked as a Battery Filler.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Battery Filler
    100%

What Razer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Razer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razer 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 846 immigration records available for the last name Razer. 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 259 military records available for the last name Razer. For the veterans among your Razer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Razer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Razer in 1966 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Razer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razer 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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