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Rabenstein Family History

Rabenstein Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of numerous places called Rabenstein.

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


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Where is the Rabenstein family from?

You can see how Rabenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabenstein family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabenstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Rabenstein families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 34% of all the recorded Rabenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rabenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabenstein 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 Rabenstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabenstein. 18% of Rabenstein men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Rabenstein women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabenstein were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabenstein 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Rabenstein. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rabenstein. For the veterans among your Rabenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabenstein lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Rabenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rabenstein in 1961 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabenstein 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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