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Raeth Family History

Raeth 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: Rath, Raith, Rauth, Paeth, Rieth, Raetz, Gaeth, Roeth, Rueth, Faeth

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Where is the Raeth family from?

You can see how Raeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Raeth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Raeth families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 68% of all the recorded Raeth's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raeth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raeth. 50% of Raeth men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Attendant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Raeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeth 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Raeth. 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 165 military records available for the last name Raeth. For the veterans among your Raeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Raeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Raeth in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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