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Rautter Family History

Rautter 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: Rutter, Reutter, Sautter, Hutter, Rutten, Butter, Reuter, Clutter

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Where is the Rautter family from?

You can see how Rautter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rautter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rautter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rautter families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Rautter's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rautter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rautter 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 45 census records available for the last name Rautter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rautter 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rautter. 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 135 military records available for the last name Rautter. For the veterans among your Rautter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rautter lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Rautter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Rautter in 1973 was 76, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rautter 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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