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Rawitzer Family History

Rawitzer 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: Raiter, Ritzer, Switzer, Pitzer, Rather, Sitzer, Rater, Katzer

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Where is the Rawitzer family from?

You can see how Rawitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rawitzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rawitzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rawitzer families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Rawitzer's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Rawitzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rawitzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rawitzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Rawitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rawitzer 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rawitzer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rawitzer. For the veterans among your Rawitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rawitzer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Rawitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Rawitzer in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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