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Rauls Family History

Rauls Surname Meaning

German: patronymic from a shortened form of the ancient Germanic personal name Radulf composed of the elements rād ‘counsel advice’ + (w)olf ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Rauls family from?

You can see how Rauls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauls family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Rauls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Rauls families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Rauls's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rauls families in 1911.
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What did your Rauls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rauls. 44% of Rauls men worked as a Farmer and 41% of Rauls women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rauls were Farmer Amp Dairyman and Cashier.

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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
    44%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Storekeeper
    3%
  • Farmer Amp Dairyman
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Cashier
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 113 immigration records available for the last name Rauls. 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 568 military records available for the last name Rauls. For the veterans among your Rauls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauls lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rauls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rauls in 1956 was 71, and 62 in 2004.

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