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Rauhauser Family History

Rauhauser 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: Neuhauser, Hauser, Daunhauer, Fankhauser, Rauser, Frankhauser

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Where is the Rauhauser family from?

You can see how Rauhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauhauser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rauhauser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Rauhauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauhauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rauhauser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauhauser 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 Rauhauser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rauhauser. 38% of Rauhauser men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Rauhauser women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rauhauser were Attendant and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Attendant
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Rauhauser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rauhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauhauser 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Rauhauser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 195 military records available for the last name Rauhauser. For the veterans among your Rauhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauhauser lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Rauhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rauhauser in 1959 was 29, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauhauser 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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