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Raaz Family History

Raaz Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Raak, Ranz, Ratz, Raatz, Raap, Raad, Racz, Riaz, Raz, Raaf

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Where is the Raaz family from?

You can see how Raaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raaz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raaz families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Raaz families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Raaz's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Raaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raaz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raaz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raaz. 67% of Raaz men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Raaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raaz 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Raaz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Raaz. For the veterans among your Raaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raaz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Raaz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Raaz in 1963 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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