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Rabbetts Family History

Rabbetts Surname Meaning

see Rabbitts.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Rabbetts family from?

You can see how Rabbetts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabbetts family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Rabbetts families living in Dorset. This was about 38% of all the recorded Rabbetts's in United Kingdom. Dorset and 1 other county had the highest population of Rabbetts families in 1891.
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What did your Rabbetts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plasterer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rabbetts. 50% of Rabbetts men worked as a Plasterer and 83% of Rabbetts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabbetts were Cowman and Shorthand Typist (general).

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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 1939

  • Plasterer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    30%
  • Cowman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist (general)
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Rabbetts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabbetts 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Rabbetts. 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 140 military records available for the last name Rabbetts. For the veterans among your Rabbetts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabbetts lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Rabbetts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Rabbetts in 1965 was 76, and 72 in 2000.

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