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Rabenstine Family History

Rabenstine 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: Rabenstein, Valentine, Grabenstein, Anstine, Hartenstine, Rubenstein

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Where is the Rabenstine family from?

You can see how Rabenstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabenstine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabenstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rabenstine families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabenstine's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Rabenstine families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabenstine 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 Rabenstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabenstine. 67% of Rabenstine men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Rabenstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Rabenstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabenstine 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Rabenstine. 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 118 military records available for the last name Rabenstine. For the veterans among your Rabenstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabenstine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Rabenstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Rabenstine in 1965 was 69, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabenstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabenstine 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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