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Raetzke Family History

Raetzke 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: Natzke, Fratzke, Rettke, Raetz, Matzke, Lietzke, Brietzke, Goetzke

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Where is the Raetzke family from?

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

What did your Raetzke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Raetzke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raetzke 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Raetzke. 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 35 military records available for the last name Raetzke. For the veterans among your Raetzke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raetzke lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Raetzke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Raetzke in 1967 was 63, and 79 in 2001.

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