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Raiola Family History

Raiola Surname Meaning

Italian: possibly from a derivative of Raia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raiola family from?

You can see how Raiola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiola family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raiola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raiola family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Raiola's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raiola families in 1891.
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What did your Raiola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raiola. 48% of Raiola men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Longshoreman
    18%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Raiola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Raiola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiola 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raiola. 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 130 military records available for the last name Raiola. For the veterans among your Raiola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiola lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Raiola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Raiola in 1950 was 53, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiola 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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