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Rabeck Family History

Rabeck 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: Robeck, Rabuck, Habeck, Rebeck, Rubeck, Beck, Brobeck, Radek, Bobeck

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Where is the Rabeck family from?

You can see how Rabeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabeck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Rabeck family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabeck's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Rabeck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabeck 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 Rabeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabeck. 22% of Rabeck men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rabeck women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Rabeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Rabeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabeck 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rabeck. 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 114 military records available for the last name Rabeck. For the veterans among your Rabeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabeck lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rabeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Rabeck in 1963 was 68, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabeck 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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