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Raiser Family History

Raiser Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reiser.

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


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Where is the Raiser family from?

You can see how Raiser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raiser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Raiser families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Raiser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raiser families in 1891.
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What did your Raiser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raiser. 67% of Raiser 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Raiser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Raiser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiser 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 Raiser. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raiser. For the veterans among your Raiser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiser lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Raiser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raiser in 1957 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raiser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiser 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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