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Rausenberger Family History

Rausenberger Name 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: Rosenberger, Rauschenberger, Katzenberger, Leuenberger, Rinkenberger

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Where is the Rausenberger family from?

You can see how Rausenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rausenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rausenberger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Rausenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rausenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rausenberger families in 1880.
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What did your Rausenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rausenberger. 54% of Rausenberger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Rausenberger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rausenberger were Labor and Farm Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Watchman
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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What Rausenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 625 census records available for the last name Rausenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rausenberger 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Rausenberger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Rausenberger. For the veterans among your Rausenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rausenberger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rausenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Rausenberger in 1963 was 87, and 67 in 2004.

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