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Raigosa Name Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Colombia and Mexico): variant of Raygoza .

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


Similar surnames: Ragona, Ragosta, Raiola, Raposa, Ragusa, Raygoza, Rosa, Frangos, Rais

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Where is the Raigosa family from?

You can see how Raigosa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raigosa family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Raigosa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Raigosa families living in Texas. This was about 25% of all the recorded Raigosa's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Raigosa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raigosa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raigosa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Raigosa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raigosa 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Raigosa. 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 55 military records available for the last name Raigosa. For the veterans among your Raigosa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raigosa lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Raigosa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raigosa in 1971 was 47, and 101 in 2004.

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