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Raabe Family History

Raabe Surname Meaning

German: variant of Rabe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Raabe family from?

You can see how Raabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Raabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Raabe family living in Yukon Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Raabe's in Canada. Yukon Territory had the highest population of Raabe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Raabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raabe. 24% of Raabe men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Raabe women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raabe were Salesman and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%
  • Housework
    8%

What Raabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Raabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raabe 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Raabe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Raabe. For the veterans among your Raabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raabe lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Raabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raabe in 1950 was 32, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raabe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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