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Raug Family History

Raug Name 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: Rau, Rauf, Haug, Rang, Raum, Raun, Raub, Raus, Raup, Aug

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Where is the Raug family from?

You can see how Raug families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raug family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Raug families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Raug families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Raug's in USA. New York had the highest population of Raug families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raug surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raug ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raug. 100% of Raug men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Raug. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raug 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Raug. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 181 military records available for the last name Raug. For the veterans among your Raug ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raug lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1997, in the United States, Raug life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Raug in 1982 was 81, and 40 in 1997.

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