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Raitzer Family History

Raitzer 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: Raiter, Ritzer, Pitzer, Rather, Sitzer, Rater, Katzer, Reiter

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Where is the Raitzer family from?

You can see how Raitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Raitzer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Raitzer families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Raitzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Raitzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raitzer 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 34 census records available for the last name Raitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitzer 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Raitzer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Raitzer. For the veterans among your Raitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitzer lifespan?

Average Raitzer life expectancy in 1977 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raitzer 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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