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Raben Family History

Raben Surname Meaning

German: from an ancient Germanic personal name containing the element hraban ‘raven’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Rabin.

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


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Where is the Raben family from?

You can see how Raben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Raben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Raben families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Raben's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Raben families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raben 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 Raben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raben. 25% of Raben men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Raben women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raben were Manager and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Manager
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Raben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raben 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Raben. 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 985 military records available for the last name Raben. For the veterans among your Raben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raben lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Raben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Raben in 1952 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raben 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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