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Rabus Family History

Rabus 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: Ramus, Labus, Mabus, Raus, Rabun, Rabas, Abu, Ras, Ranum, Rais

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Where is the Rabus family from?

You can see how Rabus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rabus families living in Cheshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Rabus's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Rabus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabus 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 Rabus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabus. 53% of Rabus men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Rabus women worked as a 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
    53%
  • Plumber
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Sander
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Rabus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabus 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Rabus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rabus. For the veterans among your Rabus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rabus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rabus in 1964 was 62, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabus 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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