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Raesfeld Family History

Raesfeld Name 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: Rehfeld, Hausfeld, Mansfield, Ramsell, Saalfeld, Ramsdell, Hosfeld

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Where is the Raesfeld family from?

You can see how Raesfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raesfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Raesfeld family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Raesfeld's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Raesfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raesfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raesfeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raesfeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Raesfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raesfeld 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Raesfeld. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Raesfeld. For the veterans among your Raesfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raesfeld lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Raesfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Raesfeld in 1973 was 80, and 93 in 1988.

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