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Raate Family History

Raate Surname 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: Raatz, Ratte, Raabe, Rath, Pate, Ramage, Kaake, Rase, Raine, Agate

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Where is the Raate family from?

You can see how Raate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raate family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Raate families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Raate's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raate surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Raate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raate 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Raate. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Raate. For the veterans among your Raate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raate lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Raate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Raate in 1963 was 52, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raate 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.

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