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Rabiner Family History

Rabiner 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: Rainer, Rabine, Raine, Raines, Grabner, Abner, Trainer, Rayner, Raber

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Where is the Rabiner family from?

You can see how Rabiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabiner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Rabiner families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rabiner's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rabiner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabiner 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 Rabiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabiner. 37% of Rabiner men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Rabiner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabiner were Farmer and Housework.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Manager
    22%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Rabiner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabiner 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 499 immigration records available for the last name Rabiner. 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 129 military records available for the last name Rabiner. For the veterans among your Rabiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabiner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Rabiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Rabiner in 1957 was 54, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabiner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabiner 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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