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Raises Family History

Raises 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: Raines, Raiser, Raikes, Kaiser, Rase, Raine, Ries, Rais, Ramsey

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Where is the Raises family from?

You can see how Raises families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raises family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raises family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raises's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Raises families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raises 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 202 census records available for the last name Raises. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raises 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Raises. 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 12 military records available for the last name Raises. For the veterans among your Raises ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raises lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Raises life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Raises in 1980 was 78, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raises 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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