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Rauvala Family History

Rauvala 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: Rantala, Rajala, Latvala, Hautala, Raval, Vavala, Savala, Zavala

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauvala 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 61 census records available for the last name Rauvala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauvala 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rauvala. 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 Rauvala. For the veterans among your Rauvala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauvala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Rauvala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rauvala in 1962 was 79, and 60 in 1996.

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