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Raibley Family History

Raibley 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: Raible, Railey, Bailey, Ridley, Sibley, Rumbley, Riley, Fairley

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Where is the Raibley family from?

You can see how Raibley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raibley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raibley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Raibley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raibley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raibley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raibley 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 Raibley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raibley. 67% of Raibley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Raibley women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Raibley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Raibley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raibley 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Raibley. 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 83 military records available for the last name Raibley. For the veterans among your Raibley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raibley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Raibley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Raibley in 1965 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raibley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raibley 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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