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Raabel Family History

Raabel 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: Rabel, Raabe, Gabel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Rachel, Rubel, Aubel, Habel

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Where is the Raabel family from?

You can see how Raabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raabel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Raabel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Raabel families living in Texas. This was about 73% of all the recorded Raabel's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Raabel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Raabel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Raabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raabel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Raabel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Raabel. For the veterans among your Raabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Raabel 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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