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Raitt Name Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Rait Castle (Nairnshire) or Rait (Perthshire) perhaps with the same origin as Raith though this is uncertain.

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


Similar surnames: Ritt, Raith, Rain, Gaito, Catt, Rabbitt, Rutt, Taitt, Naito, Fait

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Where is the Raitt family from?

You can see how Raitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Raitt families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Raitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Raitt families in 1911.
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What did your Raitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Raitt. 100% of Raitt men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Raitt women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Raitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raitt. 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 946 military records available for the last name Raitt. For the veterans among your Raitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raitt lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Raitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raitt in 1950 was 32, and 89 in 2004.

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