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Raats Family History

Raats 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, Ratts, Ras, Rath, Faas, Ranta, Rais, Raak, Haas, Naas

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Where is the Raats family from?

You can see how Raats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raats family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raats families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Raats families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Raats's in USA. California had the highest population of Raats families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raats 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 124 census records available for the last name Raats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raats 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Raats. 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 18 military records available for the last name Raats. For the veterans among your Raats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raats lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Raats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Raats in 1975 was 91, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raats 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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