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Raesch Family History

Raesch 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: Rasch, Ruesch, Raisch, Rausch, Roesch, Resch, Raasch, Reach, Gasch

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Where is the Raesch family from?

You can see how Raesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raesch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raesch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Raesch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Raesch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raesch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raesch 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 Raesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raesch. 100% of Raesch men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Raesch women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Raesch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Raesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raesch 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Raesch. 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 61 military records available for the last name Raesch. For the veterans among your Raesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raesch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Raesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raesch in 1966 was 58, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raesch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raesch 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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