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Raux Family History

Raux 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, Raum, Raun, Vaux, Reaux, Faux, Raub, Roux, Raus

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Where is the Raux family from?

You can see how Raux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raux family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 2 Raux families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Raux's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Raux families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raux ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cotton Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raux. 43% of Raux men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Raux women worked as a Cotton Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raux were Laborer and Inspector. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cotton Spinner
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Inspector
    29%
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Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Raux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raux 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 910 immigration records available for the last name Raux. 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 109 military records available for the last name Raux. For the veterans among your Raux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raux lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Raux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Raux in 1976 was 80, and 71 in 2004.

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