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Rauterkus Family History

Rauterkus 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: Wauters, Reuter, Salters, Sauter, Matters, Waters, Rater, Raudenbush

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Where is the Rauterkus family from?

You can see how Rauterkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauterkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rauterkus family living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rauterkus's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Rauterkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauterkus 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 Rauterkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rauterkus. 72% of Rauterkus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Rauterkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Rauterkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauterkus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Rauterkus. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rauterkus. For the veterans among your Rauterkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauterkus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Rauterkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rauterkus in 1970 was 57, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauterkus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauterkus 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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