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Rageth Family History

Rageth 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: Rath, Rager, Raith, Roseth, Rauth, Ramesh, Paeth, Rieth, Raetz, Gaeth

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Where is the Rageth family from?

You can see how Rageth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rageth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rageth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rageth families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rageth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rageth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rageth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rageth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rageth. 73% of Rageth men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Patrolman
    28%

What Rageth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Rageth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rageth 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Rageth. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rageth. For the veterans among your Rageth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rageth lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rageth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rageth in 1961 was 73, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rageth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rageth 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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