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Raida Family History

Raida 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: Rada, Gaida, Raia, Randa, Maida, Reida, Rana, Sada, Rand, Taira

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Where is the Raida family from?

You can see how Raida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Raida families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Raida's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raida families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raida 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 Raida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raida. 100% of Raida men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Raida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 373 census records available for the last name Raida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raida 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Raida. 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 51 military records available for the last name Raida. For the veterans among your Raida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raida lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Raida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raida in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raida 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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