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Rauster Family History

Rauster 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: Rauser, Lauster, Auster, Master, Bruster, Easter, Reuter, Kuster

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Where is the Rauster family from?

You can see how Rauster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauster families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Rauster families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Rauster's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rauster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Rauster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauster 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Rauster. 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 9 military records available for the last name Rauster. For the veterans among your Rauster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauster lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rauster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rauster in 1963 was 82, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauster 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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