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Rauske Family History

Rauske 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: Raske, Paske, Rase, Rake, Vause, Kaske, Rauseo, Ganske, Rafuse, Huske

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Where is the Rauske family from?

You can see how Rauske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rauske families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rauske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rauske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauske 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 63 census records available for the last name Rauske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauske 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Rauske. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rauske. For the veterans among your Rauske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauske lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Rauske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rauske in 1984 was 70, and 73 in 1987.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauske 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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