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Rainsberg Family History

Rainsberg 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: Risberg, Riesberg, Reisberg, Ginsberg, Ransburg, Sandberg, Kindberg

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Where is the Rainsberg family from?

You can see how Rainsberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rainsberg family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rainsberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Rainsberg families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rainsberg's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rainsberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rainsberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rainsberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stationary Engineer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rainsberg. 34% of Rainsberg men worked as a Stationary Engineer. .

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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

  • Stationary Engineer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
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What Rainsberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Rainsberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rainsberg 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Rainsberg. 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 40 military records available for the last name Rainsberg. For the veterans among your Rainsberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rainsberg lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Rainsberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Rainsberg in 1966 was 60, and 75 in 2002.

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