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Early Origins of the Raiche family

The surname Raiche was first found in Switzerland, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation, and would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Raiche family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raiche research. Another 159 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1277, 1286, 1342, 1356, 1610, 1635, 1637, 1645, 1667, 1697, 1717, 1720 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Raiche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Raiche Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reich, Reiche, Reichs, Reicher, Reick, Reicke, Reicker, Reichers, Rike, Ryke, Rycke, Reichle, Reichel, Riker and many more.

Early Notables of the Raiche family

Petrus Reich von Reichenstein, who was the Bishop of Basel in 1286. Gottfried Reiche (1667-1734), was German trumpet player and composer of the Baroque era, Johann Sebastian Bach's chief trumpeter. Julius Reichelt (1637-1717), was a German mathematician and astronomer who may have set up the first observatory in the city of Strasbourg. The Baron Paulus Reich von Reichenstein, was an emissary to...
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Raiche migration to the United States +



Raiche Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mitch Raiche, aged 30, Swiss settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Jozaide" in 1840 1
  • Mr. Gottlieb Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Auguste Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Miss Marie Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
  • Miss Pauline Raiche, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Creole"
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Raiche Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Helen Raiche, aged 31, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Savoie" in 1903 1
  • Eugene Raiche, aged 31, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "La Savoie" in 1903 1
  • Mrs. E. L. Raiche, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ryndam" in 1907 1
  • E. L. Raiche, British settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ryndam" in 1907 1
  • Pim Raiche, aged 48, Russian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Lusitania" in 1913 1
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Raiche migration to Canada +

Raiche Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Adina Raiche, aged 38, settler found in Quebec on the 1881 census
  • Soffia Raiche, aged 34, settler found in Quebec on the 1881 census
  • Nafalean Raiche, aged 15, settler found in Quebec on the 1881 census
  • Gedion Raiche, aged 14, settler found in Quebec on the 1881 census
  • Victoria Raiche, aged 10, settler found in Quebec on the 1881 census
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Contemporary Notables of the name Raiche (post 1700) +

  • Robert Edward Raiche (1937-2024), American politician, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1965 to 1972 and as the United States marshal of New Hampshire from 1977 to 1980
  • Bessica Faith Raiche (1875-1932), née Medlar, known as Bessie Raiche, American dentist, physician, and America's first female aviator
  • Rose-de-Lima Raiche, Canadian mother of Victoria's Cross recipient Jean Brillant
  • Lucie Raiche, Canadian discus silver medalist at the 1976 Summer Paralympics


  1. Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/


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