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Raetken Family History

Raetken 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: Ruetten, Raether, Baeten, Oetken, Aitken, Rieken, Riecken, Renken

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Where is the Raetken family from?

You can see how Raetken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raetken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raetken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raetken families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Raetken's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raetken families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Raetken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raetken 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 Raetken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raetken. For the veterans among your Raetken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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