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Raichle Family History

Raichle Surname Meaning

South German: from a diminutive of Middle High German rouch ‘smoke’ hence a nickname for a blacksmith metal smelter or the like.

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


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Where is the Raichle family from?

You can see how Raichle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raichle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raichle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Raichle families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Raichle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raichle families in 1880.
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What did your Raichle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raichle. 34% of Raichle men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raichle women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Office Clerk
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Raichle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raichle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raichle 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Raichle. 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 323 military records available for the last name Raichle. For the veterans among your Raichle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raichle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Raichle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Raichle in 1960 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raichle 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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