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Raissis Family History

Raissis 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: Cassis, Reissig, Kassis, Rassi, Caissie, Rais, Rasmus, Raines, Kairis

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Where is the Raissis family from?

You can see how Raissis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raissis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raissis family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raissis's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raissis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raissis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raissis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Raissis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raissis 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Raissis. 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 44 military records available for the last name Raissis. For the veterans among your Raissis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raissis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raissis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Raissis in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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