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Raighn Family History

Raighn 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: Radigan, Raith, Haigh, Craigen, Ratigan, Raiche, Raison, Rain, Haughn

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Where is the Raighn family from?

You can see how Raighn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raighn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raighn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raighn families living in New Jersey. This was about 89% of all the recorded Raighn's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Raighn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raighn 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 64 census records available for the last name Raighn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raighn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Raighn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Raighn. For the veterans among your Raighn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raighn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Raighn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Raighn in 1962 was 55, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raighn 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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