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Rabenold Family History

Rabenold Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements hraban ‘raven’ + wald ‘rule’.

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


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Where is the Rabenold family from?

You can see how Rabenold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabenold family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabenold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rabenold families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabenold's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Rabenold families in 1911.
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What did your Rabenold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabenold. 27% of Rabenold men worked as a Clerk and 25% of Rabenold women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabenold were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Clerk
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    25%
  • Hartress
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabenold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabenold 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Rabenold. 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 439 military records available for the last name Rabenold. For the veterans among your Rabenold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabenold lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Rabenold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Rabenold in 1953 was 52, and 68 in 2003.

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