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Raisor Family History

Raisor Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of English Rasor or of German Reiser or Röser (see Rosser).

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


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Where is the Raisor family from?

You can see how Raisor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raisor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Raisor families living in London. This was about 88% of all the recorded Raisor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raisor families in 1891.
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What did your Raisor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raisor. 31% of Raisor men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raisor women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Raisor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raisor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisor 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Raisor. 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 504 military records available for the last name Raisor. For the veterans among your Raisor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisor lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Raisor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Raisor in 1956 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raisor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisor 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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