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Raoul Family History

Raoul Surname Meaning

French and Breton: from the French personal name Raoul from ancient Germanic Radwulf composed of the elements rad ‘counsel’ and wulf ‘wolf’.

In France this surname is most common in Brittany.

See also Rheault.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Raoul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raoul family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raoul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Raoul family living in Channel Islands. This was about 33% of all the recorded Raoul's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 1 other county had the highest population of Raoul families in 1891.
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What did your Raoul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Raoul. 100% of Raoul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Raoul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raoul 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raoul. 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 253 military records available for the last name Raoul. For the veterans among your Raoul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raoul lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Raoul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Raoul in 1951 was 37, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raoul 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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