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Raufman Family History

Raufman 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: Kaufman, Laufman, Rahman, Rudman, Rayman, Radman, Raman, Roffman

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Where is the Raufman family from?

You can see how Raufman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raufman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raufman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Raufman families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Raufman's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Raufman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raufman 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 Raufman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raufman. 100% of Raufman 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 Raufman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raufman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raufman 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Raufman. 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 60 military records available for the last name Raufman. For the veterans among your Raufman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raufman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Raufman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Raufman in 1971 was 67, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raufman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raufman 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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