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Raitter Family History

Raitter 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: Reitter, Ritter, Raiter, Painter, Gitter, Mitter, Bitter, Latter

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Where is the Raitter family from?

You can see how Raitter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitter family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Raitter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Raitter family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raitter's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Raitter families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Raitter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitter 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Raitter. 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 41 military records available for the last name Raitter. For the veterans among your Raitter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitter lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Raitter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raitter in 1966 was 71, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raitter 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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