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Raikes Family History

Raikes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rakes.

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


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Where is the Raikes family from?

You can see how Raikes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raikes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raikes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Raikes families living in Alberta. This was about 63% of all the recorded Raikes's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Raikes families in 1911.
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What did your Raikes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raikes. 18% of Raikes men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Raikes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raikes were Farm Laborer and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Raikes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raikes 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 Raikes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raikes. For the veterans among your Raikes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raikes lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Raikes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Raikes in 1947 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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