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Rauer Family History

Rauer Surname Meaning

German:: from Middle High German rūh ‘rough’ a nickname for an unkempt individual. in some instances a variant of Rauner

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rauer family from?

You can see how Rauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rauer family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rauer families in 1911.
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What did your Rauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rauer. 18% of Rauer men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Rauer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rauer were Farm Laborer and 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

  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Clerical
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Rauer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauer 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 891 immigration records available for the last name Rauer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rauer. For the veterans among your Rauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Rauer in 1955 was 46, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauer 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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