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Raisman Family History

Raisman 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: Reisman, Rahman, Rosman, Aikman, Rayman, Reitman, Russman, Fairman

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Where is the Raisman family from?

You can see how Raisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raisman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Raisman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Raisman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Raisman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisman 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 Raisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shorthand Typist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raisman. 100% of Raisman women worked as a Shorthand Typist.

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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

  • Shorthand Typist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Raisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisman 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Raisman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Raisman. For the veterans among your Raisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Raisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Raisman in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisman 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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