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Raettger Family History

Raettger 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: Roettger, Retter, Raether, Rettler, Rattner, Bettger, Boettger

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Where is the Raettger family from?

You can see how Raettger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raettger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Raettger families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Raettger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raettger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Raettger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raettger 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 Raettger. 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 military records available for the last name Raettger. For the veterans among your Raettger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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