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Raively Family History

Raively 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: Gravely, Shively, Snively, Dively, Rainey, Ravel, Ravelo, Railey

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Where is the Raively family from?

You can see how Raively families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raively family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Raively family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Raively's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Raively families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raively surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raively ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raively. 100% of Raively men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Raively. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raively 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Raively. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raively. For the veterans among your Raively ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raively lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Raively life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Raively in 1966 was 78, and 83 in 2000.

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