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Raittey Family History

Raittey 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, Raithel, Ratte, Ritter, Ratley, Rainey, Battey, Raiter

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Where is the Raittey family from?

You can see how Raittey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raittey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Raittey families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Raittey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Raittey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Raittey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raittey 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 Raittey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Raittey. For the veterans among your Raittey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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