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Raisp Family History

Raisp Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rais, Rasp, Raish, Reis, Ras, Rapp, Rase, Raine, Raso, Crisp

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Raisp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisp 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raisp. 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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There are 79 military records available for the last name Raisp. For the veterans among your Raisp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisp lifespan?

Average Raisp life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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