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Raetzer Family History

Raetzer 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: Retzer, Raether, Roetzer, Fetzer, Rather, Setzer, Kretzer, Netzer

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Where is the Raetzer family from?

You can see how Raetzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raetzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raetzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Raetzer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Raetzer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raetzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raetzer 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 133 census records available for the last name Raetzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raetzer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Raetzer. 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 158 military records available for the last name Raetzer. For the veterans among your Raetzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raetzer lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1997, in the United States, Raetzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raetzer in 1979 was 92, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raetzer 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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