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Rausay Family History

Rausay 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: Ramsay, Rusak, Ramsey, Radway, Rauseo, Rasey, Causey, Ratay, Rausch

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Where is the Rausay family from?

You can see how Rausay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rausay family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Rausay families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Rausay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rausay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Rausay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Rausay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rausay 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Rausay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Rausay. For the veterans among your Rausay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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