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Raipe Family History

Raipe 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, Rappe, Raile, Rampe, Rape, Happe, Cape, Paine, Laine, Rapp

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Where is the Raipe family from?

You can see how Raipe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raipe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raipe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Raipe families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Raipe's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Raipe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raipe 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 93 census records available for the last name Raipe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raipe 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Raipe. 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 11 military records available for the last name Raipe. For the veterans among your Raipe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raipe lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Raipe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raipe in 1976 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raipe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raipe 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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