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Razor Family History

Razor Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rauser. Compare Rasor Rasar and Racer.

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


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Where is the Razor family from?

You can see how Razor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Razor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Razor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Razor families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Razor's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Razor families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Razor 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 Razor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Razor. 40% of Razor men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Razor women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Razor were Clerk and Domestic.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Domestic
    10%

What Razor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Razor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Razor 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Razor. 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 Razor. For the veterans among your Razor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Razor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Razor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Razor in 1960 was 60, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Razor 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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