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Raltz Family History

Raltz 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: Ratz, Raatz, Raetz, Maltz, Baltz, Rantz, Kaltz, Saltz, Waltz, Raitz

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Where is the Raltz family from?

You can see how Raltz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raltz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Raltz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Raltz family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Raltz's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Raltz families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Raltz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raltz 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Raltz. 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 17 military records available for the last name Raltz. For the veterans among your Raltz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raltz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Raltz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raltz in 1962 was 67, and 73 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raltz 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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