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Rautenkranz Family History

Rautenkranz 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: Rosenkranz, Rosenkrantz, Rosenkrans, Pankratz, Maikranz, Dauterman

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Where is the Rautenkranz family from?

You can see how Rautenkranz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rautenkranz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rautenkranz family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rautenkranz's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rautenkranz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Rautenkranz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rautenkranz 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Rautenkranz. 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 160 military records available for the last name Rautenkranz. For the veterans among your Rautenkranz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rautenkranz lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Rautenkranz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rautenkranz in 1972 was 85, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rautenkranz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rautenkranz 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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