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Raish Family History

Raish Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Raisch.

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


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Where is the Raish family from?

You can see how Raish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Raish families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raish's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Raish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raish 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 Raish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raish. 32% of Raish men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Raish women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raish were Clerk and Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Registered Nurse
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Cook
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raish 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Raish. 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 222 military records available for the last name Raish. For the veterans among your Raish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raish in 1963 was 73, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raish 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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