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Raudenbush Family History

Raudenbush Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German Raudenbusch: from Middle High German rūte ‘rue’ (also various other plants) + busch ‘bush’ hence a metonymic occupational name for a gardener or herbalist.

It may also refer to a topographic or habitational name indicating a house distinguished by the sign of a rue.

This name can be compared with Roudebush.

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


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Where is the Raudenbush family from?

You can see how Raudenbush families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raudenbush family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raudenbush families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Raudenbush family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raudenbush's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Raudenbush families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raudenbush 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 Raudenbush ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raudenbush. 23% of Raudenbush men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Raudenbush women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raudenbush were Accountant and Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raudenbush. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raudenbush 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Raudenbush. 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 808 military records available for the last name Raudenbush. For the veterans among your Raudenbush ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raudenbush lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Raudenbush life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raudenbush in 1952 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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