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Raiken Family History

Raiken 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: Aiken, Raikes, Bracken, Raven, Raine, Rake, Raines, Craigen, Marken

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Where is the Raiken family from?

You can see how Raiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raiken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raiken family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raiken's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Raiken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiken 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 Raiken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plasterer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raiken. 28% of Raiken men worked as a Plasterer and 100% of Raiken women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Plasterer
    28%
  • Store Manager
    19%
  • Sales Clerk
    19%
  • Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Raiken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Raiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiken 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Raiken. 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 62 military records available for the last name Raiken. For the veterans among your Raiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiken lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Raiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raiken in 1966 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiken 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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