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Rauhut Family History

Rauhut 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: Aubut, Raught, Lachut, Rauh, Rout, Rath, August, Gault, Rahm, Gaunt

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Where is the Rauhut family from?

You can see how Rauhut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauhut family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauhut families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Rauhut family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauhut's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rauhut families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauhut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rauhut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rauhut. 34% of Rauhut men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Rauhut women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Rauhut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Rauhut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauhut 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 579 immigration records available for the last name Rauhut. 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 506 military records available for the last name Rauhut. For the veterans among your Rauhut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauhut lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Rauhut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rauhut in 1949 was 53, and 65 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauhut 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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