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Raethle Family History

Raethle 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: Roethle, Roethler, Rathe, Raether, Raichle, Baechle, Rathke, Ruehle

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Where is the Raethle family from?

You can see how Raethle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raethle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Raethle families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raethle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raethle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raethle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raethle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raethle. 100% of Raethle men worked as a Manager and 100% of Raethle women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Raethle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Raethle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raethle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Raethle. 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 Raethle. For the veterans among your Raethle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raethle lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Raethle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Raethle in 1974 was 89, and 84 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raethle 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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