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Raeborn Family History

Raeborn 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: Rayborn, Raeburn, Raborn, Alborn, Raboin, Lamborn, Aborn, Freeborn

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Where is the Raeborn family from?

You can see how Raeborn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeborn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raeborn families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Raeborn families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Raeborn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Raeborn families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Raeborn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeborn 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Raeborn. 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 3 military records available for the last name Raeborn. For the veterans among your Raeborn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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