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Raikey Family History

Raikey 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: Rainey, Railey, Raikes, Aikey, Bailey, Radney, Raine, Rake, Raines

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Where is the Raikey family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raikey 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 Raikey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raikey. 100% of Raikey men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Raikey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raikey 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 immigration records available for the last name Raikey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Raikey. For the veterans among your Raikey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raikey lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raikey

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