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Raussen Family History

Raussen 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: Ramsden, Reusser, Rauseo, Rassel, Riessen, Rauser, Rusten, Austen

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Where is the Raussen family from?

You can see how Raussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raussen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Raussen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Raussen family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Raussen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Raussen families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Raussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raussen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Raussen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raussen. For the veterans among your Raussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raussen lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Raussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Raussen in 1994 was 70, and 92 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raussen 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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