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Raitinger Family History

Raitinger 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: Baitinger, Reisinger, Ridinger, Reidinger, Reininger, Ritzinger

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Where is the Raitinger family from?

You can see how Raitinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Raitinger families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Raitinger families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raitinger's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Raitinger families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Raitinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitinger 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 Raitinger. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raitinger. For the veterans among your Raitinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1987, in the United States, Raitinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Raitinger in 1963 was 71, and 81 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raitinger 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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