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Rauper Family History

Rauper 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: Lauper, Raper, Rauner, Rauser, Rauber, Rauer, Bauer, Harper, Tauber

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Where is the Rauper family from?

You can see how Rauper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauper family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rauper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Rauper family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauper's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Rauper families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Rauper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauper 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rauper. 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 16 military records available for the last name Rauper. For the veterans among your Rauper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauper lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauper 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauper

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