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Rautell Family History

Rautell 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: Hartell, Castell, Ramsell, Dautel, Wartell, Austell, Axtell, Antell

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Where is the Rautell family from?

You can see how Rautell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rautell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rautell family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rautell's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Rautell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rautell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rautell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Rautell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rautell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Rautell. 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 11 military records available for the last name Rautell. For the veterans among your Rautell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rautell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Rautell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Rautell in 1965 was 38, and 89 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rautell 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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