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Raufer Family History

Raufer 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: Kaufer, Laufer, Rauner, Rauser, Rauber, Rufer, Rauer, Bauer, Tauber

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Where is the Raufer family from?

You can see how Raufer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raufer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raufer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Raufer families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Raufer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Raufer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raufer 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 Raufer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raufer. 100% of Raufer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Raufer women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Raufer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Raufer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raufer 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Raufer. 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 279 military records available for the last name Raufer. For the veterans among your Raufer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raufer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Raufer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Raufer in 1962 was 70, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raufer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raufer 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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