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Razney Family History

Razney 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: Radney, Rainey, Razey, Ranney, Raney, Raine, Haney, Raines, Arney

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Where is the Razney family from?

You can see how Razney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razney family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Razney families living in Nebraska. This was about 60% of all the recorded Razney's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Razney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razney 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 21 census records available for the last name Razney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Razney. 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 102 military records available for the last name Razney. For the veterans among your Razney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razney lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1996, in the United States, Razney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Razney in 1960 was 37, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razney 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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