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Rauenhorst Family History

Rauenhorst Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Batenhorst, Walkenhorst, Haselhorst, Wallenhorst, Davenport

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Where is the Rauenhorst family from?

You can see how Rauenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Rauenhorst families living in Minnesota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rauenhorst's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rauenhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauenhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rauenhorst ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rauenhorst. 54% of Rauenhorst men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Rauenhorst family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Rauenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauenhorst 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Rauenhorst. 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 35 military records available for the last name Rauenhorst. For the veterans among your Rauenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauenhorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rauenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rauenhorst in 1963 was 77, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauenhorst

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauenhorst 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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