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Raiker Family History

Raiker Surname Meaning

see Raker. the Scottish equivalent of Raker in either sense.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Raiker family from?

You can see how Raiker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raiker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raiker families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Raiker families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Raiker's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Raiker families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raiker 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 Raiker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raiker. 100% of Raiker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Raiker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raiker 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Raiker. 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 38 military records available for the last name Raiker. For the veterans among your Raiker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raiker lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Raiker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raiker in 1972 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raiker 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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