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Rauffman Family History

Rauffman 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: Cauffman, Kauffman, Roffman, Kaufman, Luffman, Laufman, Kauffmann

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Where is the Rauffman family from?

You can see how Rauffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauffman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rauffman family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauffman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rauffman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Rauffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauffman 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Rauffman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Rauffman. For the veterans among your Rauffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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