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Rai Name Meaning

Indian (northeastern states): Hindu name found among several communities, from Sanskrit raja ‘king’. Indian (Karnataka): name found in the Bunt community of coastal Karnataka, of unknown meaning.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Rao, Raj, Pai, Ram, Ravi, Ray, Cai, Kai, Rau, Radi

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Rai Family Origin

Where is the Rai family from?

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You can see how Rai families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rai family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rai families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Rai families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Rai's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rai families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rai surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rai Family Occupations

What did your Rai ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, Farmer and Laborer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Rai. The most common Rai occupation in the USA was Farmer. 67% of Rai's were Farmers.

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  • Farmer

    67%

  • Laborer

    33%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rai ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rai Historical Records

What Rai family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rai. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rai census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rai. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rai. For the veterans among your Rai ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rai Life Expectancy

What is the average Rai lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rai life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rai in 1957 was 55, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rai

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rai 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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