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Rabis Family History

Rabis 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: Rais, Rubis, Rabin, Pabis, Rabas, Reis, Ras, Sabin, Paris, Rubin

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Where is the Rabis family from?

You can see how Rabis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Rabis family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Rabis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabis 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 Rabis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Institutrice were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Rabis. 75% of Rabis men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Rabis women worked as an Institutrice.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    75%
  • Plombeur
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Institutrice
    100%

What Rabis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Rabis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Rabis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Rabis. For the veterans among your Rabis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Rabis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Rabis in 1964 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabis 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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