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Raab Name Meaning

German: variant of Rabe .

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


Similar surnames: Raabe, Raap, Baab, Gaa, Raak, Baar, Saab, Naab, Raaf, Waak

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Where is the Raab family from?

You can see how Raab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raab families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Raab families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Raab's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Raab families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Raab ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Raab. 100% of Raab 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Raab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raab 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Raab. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Raab. For the veterans among your Raab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raab lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Raab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Raab in 1945 was 24, and 79 in 2004.

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