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Raes Family History

Raes Surname Meaning

Flemish: from the ancient Germanic personal name Razo a derivative of compound names with the first element rād ‘counsel’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raes family from?

You can see how Raes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Raes families living in Glamorgan. This was about 23% of all the recorded Raes's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Raes families in 1891.
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What did your Raes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raes. 100% of Raes 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%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raes 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raes. 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 789 military records available for the last name Raes. For the veterans among your Raes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Raes in 1962 was 59, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raes 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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