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Raigner Family History

Raigner 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: Rainer, Reigner, Raisner, Aigner, Reisner, Raine, Langner, Eigner

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Where is the Raigner family from?

You can see how Raigner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raigner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raigner families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Raigner families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raigner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raigner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raigner 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 Raigner ancestors do for a living?

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

What Raigner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Raigner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raigner 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Raigner. 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 28 military records available for the last name Raigner. For the veterans among your Raigner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raigner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raigner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Raigner in 1962 was 85, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raigner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raigner 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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