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Raeta Family History

Raeta 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: Ranta, Gaeta, Raetz, Reta, Ratta, Hata, Rana, Rada, Rath, Razza

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Where is the Raeta family from?

You can see how Raeta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raeta families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Raeta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raeta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeta 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 65 census records available for the last name Raeta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeta 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Raeta. 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 8 military records available for the last name Raeta. For the veterans among your Raeta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeta lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1989, in the United States, Raeta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raeta in 1978 was 69, and 92 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeta 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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