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Rausen Family History

Rausen 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: Rauseo, Rauser, Rauen, Hausen, Brausen, Raven, Rase, Ramsden, Ramsey

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Where is the Rausen family from?

You can see how Rausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rausen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rausen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rausen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Rausen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Rausen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rausen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Rausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rausen 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Rausen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Rausen. For the veterans among your Rausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rausen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Rausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rausen in 1969 was 75, and 93 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rausen 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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