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Raitz Family History

Raitz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Reitz.

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


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Where is the Raitz family from?

You can see how Raitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Raitz families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Raitz's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Raitz families in 1880.
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What did your Raitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raitz. 21% of Raitz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Raitz women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raitz were Machinist and Librarian.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Librarian
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitz 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Raitz. 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 Raitz. For the veterans among your Raitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Raitz in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 2004.

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