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Raeger Family History

Raeger 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: Jaeger, Ranger, Rager, Reger, Draeger, Praeger, Saeger, Rueger

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Where is the Raeger family from?

You can see how Raeger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Raeger families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Raeger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raeger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raeger ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lineman
    100%

What Raeger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Raeger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeger 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Raeger. 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 15 military records available for the last name Raeger. For the veterans among your Raeger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1968, in the United States, Raeger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Raeger in 1966 was 85, and 85 in 1968.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeger 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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