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Raester Family History

Raester 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: Riester, Rester, Master, Easter, Tester, Reuter, Bester, Pester

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Where is the Raester family from?

You can see how Raester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Raester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Raester families living in Herefordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Raester's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Raester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raester 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 171 census records available for the last name Raester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raester 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Raester. 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 3 military records available for the last name Raester. For the veterans among your Raester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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