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Razes Family History

Razes 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: Rayes, Cazes, Razey, Ranes, Rakes, Raes, Rames, Hayes, Ras, James

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Where is the Razes family from?

You can see how Razes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Razes family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Razes's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Razes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razes 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 Razes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Manager
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Razes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razes 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Razes. 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 90 military records available for the last name Razes. For the veterans among your Razes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razes lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Razes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Razes in 1969 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Razes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razes 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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