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Rabby Family History

Rabby 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: Raby, Rabey, Rabb, Labby, Abby, Darby, Ray, Crabb, Saxby, Hubby

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Where is the Rabby family from?

You can see how Rabby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Rabby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Rabby families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rabby's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rabby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabby 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 Rabby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabby. 30% of Rabby men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Fisherman
    20%

What Rabby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabby 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Rabby. 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 769 military records available for the last name Rabby. For the veterans among your Rabby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Rabby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Rabby in 1959 was 58, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabby 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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