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Ra Family History

Ra Surname Meaning

Korean: variant of Na Scottish: variant of Rae.

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


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Where is the Ra family from?

You can see how Ra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Ra families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Ra's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Ra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ra 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 Ra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ra. 48% of Ra men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ra women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ra were Garage Man and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Fruit Dealer
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Garage Man
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Ra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 38,000 census records available for the last name Ra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ra 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Ra. 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 39,000 military records available for the last name Ra. For the veterans among your Ra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ra in 1967 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ra 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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