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Raina Family History

Raina Surname Meaning

Italian: from the feminine form of the medieval personal name Raino of ancient Germanic origin (from ragin ‘counsel’; see Raineri). Italian: possibly also a habitational name from Raina (a place near Prazzo in Cuneo province).

Italian: possibly also a nickname from the dialect word raina ‘frog’ (compare Rana). Finnish (Räinä): habitational name from farms so named probably from some unknown terrain or vegetation term.

Established as a hereditary surname in northern Ostrobothnia since the 19th century. Indian (Jammu and Kashmir): Brahmin name believed to be from Sanskrit run ‘battle’.

Traditionally bearers of this name were engaged to recite incantations that ensured victory for their patrons in war.

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


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You can see how Raina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raina family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Raina families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raina's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Raina families in 1911.
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What did your Raina ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Raina. 100% of Raina men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Raina women worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raina 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Raina. 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 147 military records available for the last name Raina. For the veterans among your Raina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Raina in 1963 was 70, and 72 in 2003.

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