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Raethka Family History

Raethka 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: Raether, Rathke, Rath, Ranta, Rantala, Raith, Rather, Rauth, Gaeta

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Where is the Raethka family from?

You can see how Raethka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raethka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raethka family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Raethka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Raethka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raethka 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 26 census records available for the last name Raethka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raethka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Raethka. 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 Raethka. For the veterans among your Raethka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raethka lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Raethka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raethka in 1980 was 20, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raethka 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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