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Rauk Family History

Rauk 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: Rank, Rak, Raak, Rau, Kauk, Rauf, Raum, Raun, Rack, Pauk

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Where is the Rauk family from?

You can see how Rauk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Rauk families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rauk's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rauk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauk 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 Rauk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rauk. 27% of Rauk men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Rauk women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rauk were Farm Laborer and Teaching School.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Teaching School
    11%

What Rauk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rauk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauk 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 404 immigration records available for the last name Rauk. 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 573 military records available for the last name Rauk. For the veterans among your Rauk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauk lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Rauk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rauk in 1949 was 58, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauk 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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