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Rabner Family History

Rabner 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: Grabner, Abner, Rayner, Raber, Rauner, Rubner, Radner, Rasner, Ratner

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Where is the Rabner family from?

You can see how Rabner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Rabner families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Rabner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Rabner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabner 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 Rabner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabner. 32% of Rabner men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Rabner women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabner were Clerk and Maid.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Rabner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Rabner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabner 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Rabner. 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 Rabner. For the veterans among your Rabner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabner lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Rabner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Rabner in 1963 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabner 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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