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Raisanen Family History

Raisanen Surname Meaning

Finnish (Räisänen): variant of Räsänen possibly from Rasya a short form of the Russian personal name Gerasim (see Gerasimov) + the surname suffix -nen.

Recorded as a hereditary surname since the 16th century in eastern Finland (in Savonia and the Karelian Isthmus) and later in North Karelia, Kainuu, Ostrobothnia, and northern Finland.

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


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Where is the Raisanen family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raisanen. 33% of Raisanen men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raisanen women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raisanen were Handy Man and Maid.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Handy Man
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Raisanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raisanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisanen 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 609 immigration records available for the last name Raisanen. 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 237 military records available for the last name Raisanen. For the veterans among your Raisanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisanen lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Raisanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raisanen in 1957 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

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