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Raeker Family History

Raeker 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: Reker, Raker, Rieker, Ranker, Raeder, Baker, Marker, Asker, Anker

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Where is the Raeker family from?

You can see how Raeker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raeker families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raeker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raeker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeker 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 100 census records available for the last name Raeker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeker 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Raeker. 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 51 military records available for the last name Raeker. For the veterans among your Raeker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeker lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Raeker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raeker in 1970 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeker 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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