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Rauckhorst Family History

Rauckhorst 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: Bockhorst, Brunkhorst, Eichhorst, Blackhurst, Brandhorst, Buckhout

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Where is the Rauckhorst family from?

You can see how Rauckhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauckhorst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rauckhorst family living in Florida. This was about 25% of all the recorded Rauckhorst's in USA. Florida and 3 other states had the highest population of Rauckhorst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauckhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rauckhorst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Boiler Maker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Rauckhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauckhorst 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Rauckhorst. 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 23 military records available for the last name Rauckhorst. For the veterans among your Rauckhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauckhorst lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Rauckhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rauckhorst in 1963 was 77, and 86 in 2002.

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