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Rauwerdink Family History

Rauwerdink 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: Laudermilk, Alderink, Ruesink, Meerdink, Raulerson, Wilwerding

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Where is the Rauwerdink family from?

You can see how Rauwerdink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauwerdink family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Rauwerdink families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauwerdink's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Rauwerdink families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauwerdink surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rauwerdink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rauwerdink. 45% of Rauwerdink men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%

What Rauwerdink family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Rauwerdink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauwerdink 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Rauwerdink. 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 33 military records available for the last name Rauwerdink. For the veterans among your Rauwerdink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauwerdink lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rauwerdink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rauwerdink in 1966 was 84, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauwerdink

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauwerdink 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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