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Rautus Family History

Rautus 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: Rasmus, Matus, Rufus, Ramus, Rauth, Bartus, Fratus, Raptis, Rauls

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Where is the Rautus family from?

You can see how Rautus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rautus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rautus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Rautus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rautus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rautus 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 5 census records available for the last name Rautus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rautus 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rautus. 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 Rautus. For the veterans among your Rautus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rautus lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Rautus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Rautus in 1972 was 69, and 60 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rautus 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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