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Raeder Family History

Raeder Surname Meaning

German (Räder):: see Rader. variant of Reder.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raeder family from?

You can see how Raeder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raeder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raeder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Raeder families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Raeder's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raeder families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raeder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raeder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raeder. 27% of Raeder men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Raeder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raeder were Salesman and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • New Worker
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Raeder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Raeder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raeder 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 826 immigration records available for the last name Raeder. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Raeder. For the veterans among your Raeder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raeder lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Raeder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Raeder in 1960 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raeder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raeder 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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