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Raquer Family History

Raquer 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: Raque, Rauer, Raquet, Bauer, Rader, Lauer, Roque, Ranger, Rager

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Where is the Raquer family from?

You can see how Raquer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raquer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Raquer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Raquer families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Raquer's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Raquer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raquer 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 130 census records available for the last name Raquer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raquer 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Raquer. 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 12 military records available for the last name Raquer. For the veterans among your Raquer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raquer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Raquer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raquer in 1966 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raquer 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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