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Raiborn Family History

Raiborn 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: Rayborn, Raborn, Alborn, Raboin, Lamborn, Aborn, Raison, Rayburn

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Where is the Raiborn family from?

You can see how Raiborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiborn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raiborn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Raiborn families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raiborn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Raiborn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiborn 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 Raiborn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raiborn. 34% of Raiborn men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    34%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Raiborn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Raiborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiborn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Raiborn. 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 167 military records available for the last name Raiborn. For the veterans among your Raiborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiborn lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Raiborn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raiborn in 1968 was 33, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiborn 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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