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Raible Family History

Raible Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia): variant diminutive from Räuber ‘robber bandit’ (see Rauber). Compare Ribelin.

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


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Where is the Raible family from?

You can see how Raible families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raible family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Raible families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Raible families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 21% of all the recorded Raible's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Raible families in 1880.
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What did your Raible ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raible. 14% of Raible men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Raible women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raible were Machinist 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
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Raible. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raible 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Raible. 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 859 military records available for the last name Raible. For the veterans among your Raible ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raible lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Raible life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raible in 1957 was 39, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raible 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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