Raisig Family History

Raisig Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Reisig, Rais, Risi, Raisch, Reissig, Raison, Reinig, Bisig, Hassig, Rising

2,000 record(s) for Raisig

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
75	Military Records
92	Immigration Records
310	Census and Voter Lists
435	Member Trees

Where is the Raisig family from?

You can see how Raisig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raisig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raisig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raisig families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Raisig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raisig families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raisig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raisig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raisig.

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

Farming

43%

Farmer

29%

Clerk

29%

What Raisig family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 310 census records available for the last name Raisig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raisig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 92 immigration records available for the last name Raisig. 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.

Military Records

There are 75 military records available for the last name Raisig. For the veterans among your Raisig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Raisig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Raisig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raisig in 1964 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raisig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.