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Raingold Family History

Raingold Surname Meaning

composed of the Yiddish elements rein ‘pure’ + gold ‘gold’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Raingold family from?

You can see how Raingold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raingold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raingold families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Raingold's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raingold families in 1920.
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What did your Raingold ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailors Presser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raingold. 100% of Raingold men worked as a Tailors Presser and 100% of Raingold 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailors Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Raingold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 543 census records available for the last name Raingold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raingold 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Raingold. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raingold. For the veterans among your Raingold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raingold lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Raingold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Raingold in 1973 was 87, and 82 in 2001.

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