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Raught Family History

Raught Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Rath. Possibly also an altered form of English Rought unexplained.

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


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Where is the Raught family from?

You can see how Raught families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raught family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raught families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Raught families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Raught's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Raught families in 1891.
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What did your Raught ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raught. 34% of Raught men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Raught women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    12%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raught. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raught 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Raught. 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 357 military records available for the last name Raught. For the veterans among your Raught ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raught lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Raught life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Raught in 1962 was 66, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raught 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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