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Raebe Family History

Raebe 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: Riebe, Rabe, Raabe, Babe, Rase, Raine, Rake, Abe, Reese, Raba

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Where is the Raebe family from?

You can see how Raebe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raebe family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Raebe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Raebe family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Raebe's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Raebe families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raebe 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 Raebe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Raebe. 100% of Raebe men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Raebe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Raebe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raebe 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Raebe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Raebe. For the veterans among your Raebe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raebe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Raebe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Raebe in 1966 was 90, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Raebe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raebe 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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