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Rauska Family History

Rauska 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: Raska, Laska, Kraska, Rauseo, Rutka, Rausch, Haluska, Galuska

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Where is the Rauska family from?

You can see how Rauska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rauska family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rauska's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Rauska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauska 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 59 census records available for the last name Rauska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauska 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rauska. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rauska. For the veterans among your Rauska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauska lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Rauska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rauska in 1979 was 68, and 70 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauska 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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