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Rautenberg Family History

Rautenberg Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the places so called for example in Thuringia.

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


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Where is the Rautenberg family from?

You can see how Rautenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rautenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rautenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Rautenberg families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Rautenberg's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rautenberg families in 1911.
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What did your Rautenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rautenberg. 35% of Rautenberg men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Rautenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rautenberg were Janitor and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Janitor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    39%
  • Nurse
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesgirl
    16%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Rautenberg lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Rautenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rautenberg in 1947 was 44, and 84 in 2004.

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