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Rauffus Family History

Rauffus 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: Rufus, Duffus, Rasmus, Ruffo, Raffa, Ramus, Rafuse, Raffel, Rauf

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Where is the Rauffus family from?

You can see how Rauffus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauffus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rauffus families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rauffus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rauffus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Rauffus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauffus 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Rauffus. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rauffus. For the veterans among your Rauffus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauffus lifespan?

Between 1947 and 1996, in the United States, Rauffus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rauffus in 1947 was 59, and 87 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauffus 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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