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Rabish Family History

Rabish 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: Fabish, Babish, Raish, Rais, Rubis, Dobish, Raith, Rash, Raisch

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Where is the Rabish family from?

You can see how Rabish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabish family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Rabish families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rabish's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rabish families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabish 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 Rabish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabish. 67% of Rabish men worked as a Miner and 100% of Rabish women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Miner
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Rabish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Rabish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabish 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Rabish. 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 72 military records available for the last name Rabish. For the veterans among your Rabish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabish lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Rabish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Rabish in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabish 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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