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Raul Family History

Raul 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: Paul, Saul, Kaul, Rau, Aul, Maul, Faul, Rauf, Raum, Raun

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Where is the Raul family from?

You can see how Raul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raul family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raul families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Raul families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Raul's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raul families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raul 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 Raul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raul. 46% of Raul men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Raul women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raul were Proprietor and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Raul family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Raul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raul 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raul. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Raul. For the veterans among your Raul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raul lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Raul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raul in 1955 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raul

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raul 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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