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Raison Family History

Raison Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Rayson. French: nickname for a man of reason, good judgement, or wise words from Old French raison ‘reason; faculty to argue, to judge well’ (from Latin ratio, genitive rationis).

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


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Where is the Raison family from?

You can see how Raison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raison families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Raison families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Raison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raison families in 1891.
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What did your Raison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Raison. 18% of Raison men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Raison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raison were Gardener and Cook.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Gardener
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Raison lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Raison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raison in 1957 was 63, and 47 in 2004.

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