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Raumer Family History

Raumer 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: Ramer, Rauner, Rumer, Baumer, Rauser, Rauber, Laumer, Rauer, Gaumer

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Where is the Raumer family from?

You can see how Raumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raumer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Raumer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 4 Raumer families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Raumer's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Raumer families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raumer 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 304 census records available for the last name Raumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raumer 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Raumer. 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 693 military records available for the last name Raumer. For the veterans among your Raumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raumer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Raumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Raumer in 1973 was 81, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raumer 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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