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Raeke Family History

Raeke 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: Rake, Radeke, Radke, Raske, Ranke, Rieke, Ratke, Saeki, Rank, Drake

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Where is the Raeke family from?

You can see how Raeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Raeke families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raeke's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Raeke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeke 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 288 census records available for the last name Raeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeke 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Raeke. 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 132 military records available for the last name Raeke. For the veterans among your Raeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Raeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raeke in 1963 was 70, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeke 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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