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Rauke Family History

Rauke 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: Rake, Radke, Raske, Ranke, Hauke, Ratke, Raue, Duke, Rank, Drake

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Where is the Rauke family from?

You can see how Rauke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Rauke families living in Illinois. This was about 37% of all the recorded Rauke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rauke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Rauke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauke 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Rauke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Rauke. For the veterans among your Rauke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauke lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauke 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauke

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