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Rauw Family History

Rauw 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, Raw, Raum, Raun, Raub, Raus, Raup, Raue, Rauh

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Where is the Rauw family from?

You can see how Rauw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauw family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Rauw families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rauw families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rauw ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rauw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Rauw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauw 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Rauw. 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 82 military records available for the last name Rauw. For the veterans among your Rauw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Rauw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rauw in 1967 was 72, and 69 in 1996.

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