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Rauwolf Family History

Rauwolf 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: Rudolf, Mausolf, Wolf, Rolf, Ruvolo, Adolf, Rauf, Raiola, De Wolf

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Where is the Rauwolf family from?

You can see how Rauwolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauwolf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Rauwolf families living in Illinois. This was about 31% of all the recorded Rauwolf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rauwolf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauwolf 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 Rauwolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brewer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rauwolf. 100% of Rauwolf men worked as a Brewer and 100% of Rauwolf women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Brewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rauwolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Rauwolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauwolf 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Rauwolf. 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 192 military records available for the last name Rauwolf. For the veterans among your Rauwolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauwolf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Rauwolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rauwolf in 1964 was 81, and 96 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauwolf

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauwolf 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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