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Razey Family History

Razey Surname Meaning

English (Wiltshire): variant of Racey.

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


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Where is the Razey family from?

You can see how Razey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Razey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Razey families living in Wiltshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Razey's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Razey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razey 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 Razey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Razey. 38% of Razey men worked as a Gardener and 84% of Razey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Razey were Builders Labourer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    38%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    38%
  • Builders Labourer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Shorthand Typist
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Razey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razey 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Razey. 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 459 military records available for the last name Razey. For the veterans among your Razey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Razey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Razey in 1952 was 46, and 29 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razey 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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