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Raitsch Family History

Raitsch 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: Raisch, Rasch, Raith, Ritch, Risch, Reisch, Rausch, Laatsch, Raich

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Where is the Raitsch family from?

You can see how Raitsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitsch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Raitsch families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raitsch's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raitsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raitsch 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 20 census records available for the last name Raitsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitsch 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Raitsch. 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 5 military records available for the last name Raitsch. For the veterans among your Raitsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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