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Raupers Family History

Raupers 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, Kappers, Capers, Raper, Rauner, Rakers, Rauser, Rauber

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Where is the Raupers family from?

You can see how Raupers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raupers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raupers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Raupers family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Raupers's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Raupers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raupers 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 Raupers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raupers. 100% of Raupers men worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Raupers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raupers 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Raupers. 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 27 military records available for the last name Raupers. For the veterans among your Raupers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raupers lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Raupers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raupers in 1960 was 22, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raupers 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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