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Raeter Family History

Raeter 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: Rater, Graeter, Raether, Raiter, Reeter, Rueter, Raxter, Raeder

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Where is the Raeter family from?

You can see how Raeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raeter families living in Wisconsin. This was about 62% of all the recorded Raeter's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Raeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeter 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 96 census records available for the last name Raeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeter 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Raeter. 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 14 military records available for the last name Raeter. For the veterans among your Raeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Raeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Raeter in 1959 was 61, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeter 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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