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Raub Family History

Raub Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a robber or plunderer from Middle High German roup ‘plunder booty’.

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


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Where is the Raub family from?

You can see how Raub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raub family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Raub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Raub family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Raub's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Raub families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raub 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 Raub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Raub. 19% of Raub men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Raub women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Raub were Clerk and Housewife.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Housework
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Raub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raub 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Raub. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Raub. For the veterans among your Raub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raub lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Raub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Raub in 1949 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raub 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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