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Rabben Family History

Rabben 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: Habben, Raben, Robben, Rabren, Harben, Raven, Krabbe, Ruben, Rabbani

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Where is the Rabben family from?

You can see how Rabben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabben family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Rabben families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabben's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Rabben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabben 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 Rabben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabben. 100% of Rabben men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Rabben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabben 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Rabben. 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 25 military records available for the last name Rabben. For the veterans among your Rabben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabben lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Rabben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rabben in 1970 was 79, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabben 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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