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Rautenbusch Family History

Rautenbusch 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: Raudenbush, Ritterbusch, Lautenbach, Vandenbusch, Roudebush

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Where is the Rautenbusch family from?

You can see how Rautenbusch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rautenbusch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rautenbusch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Rautenbusch families living in Kentucky. This was about 89% of all the recorded Rautenbusch's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Rautenbusch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rautenbusch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Rautenbusch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Rautenbusch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rautenbusch 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Rautenbusch. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rautenbusch. For the veterans among your Rautenbusch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rautenbusch lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Rautenbusch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rautenbusch in 1972 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rautenbusch 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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