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Razier Family History

Razier 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: Cazier, Brazier, Rapier, Grazier, Lazier, Frazier, Rozier, Lanier

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Where is the Razier family from?

You can see how Razier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Razier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Razier family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Razier's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Razier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razier 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 Razier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Razier. 100% of Razier women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Razier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Razier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Razier. 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 40 military records available for the last name Razier. For the veterans among your Razier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razier lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Razier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Razier in 1965 was 62, and 30 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Razier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razier 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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