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Rabenberg Family History

Rabenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Rabenberg as for example in Saxony or Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Rabenberg family from?

You can see how Rabenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Rabenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rabenberg families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rabenberg's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rabenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Rabenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabenberg. 39% of Rabenberg men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Rabenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Rabenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabenberg 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Rabenberg. 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 139 military records available for the last name Rabenberg. For the veterans among your Rabenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabenberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rabenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Rabenberg in 1961 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabenberg 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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