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Raisner Family History

Raisner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Reisner and a variant of the same Jewish (Ashkenazic) surname.

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


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Where is the Raisner family from?

You can see how Raisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raisner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Raisner families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Raisner's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Raisner families in 1911.
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What did your Raisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raisner. 35% of Raisner men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raisner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raisner were Clerk and Waiter.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waiter
    34%

What Raisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisner 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Raisner. 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 306 military records available for the last name Raisner. For the veterans among your Raisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raisner lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Raisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Raisner in 1949 was 50, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raisner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisner 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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