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Raz Family History

Raz Name Meaning

Jewish: possibly a modern Hebrew name meaning ‘secret’.

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


Similar surnames: Ram, Baz, Ratz, Paz, Ranz, Rai, Danz, Rak, Ray, Razo

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Where is the Raz family from?

You can see how Raz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Raz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Raz families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Raz's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Raz families in 1891.
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What did your Raz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fils De Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Raz. 100% of Raz men worked as a Fils De Cultivateur. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fils De Cultivateur
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raz 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Raz. 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 840 military records available for the last name Raz. For the veterans among your Raz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Raz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raz in 1955 was 40, and 57 in 2004.

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