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Raicht Family History

Raicht 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: Raiche, Raich, Rich, Licht, Rasch, Rauch, Raith, Bracht, Reich

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Raicht. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raicht 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Raicht. 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 4 military records available for the last name Raicht. For the veterans among your Raicht ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raicht lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Raicht life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raicht in 1969 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

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