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Rauwald Family History

Rauwald 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: Maywald, Oswald, Ewald, Rantala, Wald, Rajala, Berwald, Seewald

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauwald 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 56 census records available for the last name Rauwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauwald 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Rauwald. 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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There are 62 military records available for the last name Rauwald. For the veterans among your Rauwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauwald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Rauwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Rauwald in 1965 was 73, and 78 in 2000.

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