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Raimie Family History

Raimie 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: Raine, Bailie, Raiche, Raible, Prairie, Raile, Rampe, Rahimi, Rainier

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Where is the Raimie family from?

You can see how Raimie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raimie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raimie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 5 Raimie families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raimie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Raimie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raimie 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 77 census records available for the last name Raimie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raimie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Raimie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Raimie. For the veterans among your Raimie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raimie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raimie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raimie

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