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Raza Family History

Raza Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly Pakistan): from the personal name Razā an Urdu variant of Reza.

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


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Where is the Raza family from?

You can see how Raza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Raza families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Raza's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Raza families in 1911.
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What did your Raza ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Raza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Raza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raza 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Raza. 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 227 military records available for the last name Raza. For the veterans among your Raza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Raza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Raza in 1953 was 55, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raza 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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