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Rai Family History

Rai Surname Meaning

Indian:: (northeastern states): from a personal name based on Hindi rai Sanskrit rājā ‘king’.

(Karnataka): name found in the Bunt community of coastal Karnataka of unexplained etymology.

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


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You can see how Rai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rai family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rai families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Rai families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rai's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rai families in 1911.
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What did your Rai ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rai. 100% of Rai men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rai 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 Rai. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Rai. For the veterans among your Rai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rai lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rai in 1957 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rai 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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