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Rabig Family History

Rabig 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: Habig, Rabin, Ramig, Sabin, Rubin, Babin, Rais, Raba, Raby, Radi

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Where is the Rabig family from?

You can see how Rabig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Rabig families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabig's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Rabig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabig 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 Rabig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabig. 100% of Rabig men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Rabig women worked as a School Teacher.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Rabig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Rabig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabig 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Rabig. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rabig. For the veterans among your Rabig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rabig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Rabig in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabig 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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