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Rauba Family History

Rauba Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Raba, Raub, Kaba, Rana, Baba, Rada, Razza, Rua, Ranta, Barba

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Where is the Rauba family from?

You can see how Rauba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rauba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rauba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Rauba family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rauba's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rauba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rauba 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 Rauba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rauba. 18% of Rauba men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Tailor
    18%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Rauba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Rauba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rauba 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Rauba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Rauba. For the veterans among your Rauba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rauba lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Rauba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rauba in 1958 was 51, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rauba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rauba 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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