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Raidt Family History

Raidt 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: Reidt, Raitt, Randt, Rand, Rada, Raine, Rais, Zaidi, Radi, Saint

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Where is the Raidt family from?

You can see how Raidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raidt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Raidt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Raidt families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Raidt's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Raidt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raidt 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 Raidt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raidt. 37% of Raidt men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Raidt women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Auditor
    28%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Raidt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 926 census records available for the last name Raidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raidt 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Raidt. 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 307 military records available for the last name Raidt. For the veterans among your Raidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raidt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raidt in 1962 was 78, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raidt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raidt 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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