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Rausser Family History

Rausser 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: Reusser, Rauser, Mausser, Sausser, Hausser, Lasser, Grasser, Rauseo

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Where is the Rausser family from?

You can see how Rausser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rausser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rausser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Rausser families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Rausser's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Rausser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rausser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rausser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Rausser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rausser 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Rausser. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rausser. For the veterans among your Rausser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rausser lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rausser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rausser in 1967 was 55, and 75 in 2003.

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