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Raindrop Family History

Raindrop 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: Rainbow, Andros, Wardrop, Grindrod, Rando, Mindrup, Rainer, Raineri

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Where is the Raindrop family from?

You can see how Raindrop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raindrop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raindrop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Raindrop families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Raindrop's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Raindrop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raindrop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raindrop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raindrop. 100% of Raindrop men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raindrop women worked as a Laundress. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Raindrop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raindrop 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raindrop. 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 17 military records available for the last name Raindrop. For the veterans among your Raindrop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raindrop lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Raindrop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raindrop in 1955 was 51, and 97 in 2001.

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