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Raisley Family History

Raisley 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: Paisley, Daisley, Risley, Railey, Baisley, Haisley, Bailey, Parsley

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Where is the Raisley family from?

You can see how Raisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raisley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Raisley families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Raisley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raisley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raisley. 34% of Raisley men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Raisley women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raisley were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Raisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisley 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Raisley. 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 108 military records available for the last name Raisley. For the veterans among your Raisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raisley in 1963 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raisley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisley 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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