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Rauen Family History

Rauen Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Rau perhaps a habitational name from a place called die kalte Raue in northern Germanydenoting a wild wooded area.

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


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Where is the Rauen family from?

You can see how Rauen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rauen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Rauen families living in Leicestershire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Rauen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rauen families in 1891.
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What did your Rauen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rauen. 100% of Rauen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Rauen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rauen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauen 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Rauen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 816 military records available for the last name Rauen. For the veterans among your Rauen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rauen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rauen in 1963 was 62, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauen 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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