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Rabye Family History

Rabye 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: Raby, Rabe, Raye, Rye, Ray, Mabee, Babe, Cable, Rase, Raine

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Where is the Rabye family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabye. 100% of Rabye women worked as a Farmer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Rabye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Rabye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabye 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Rabye. 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 3 military records available for the last name Rabye. For the veterans among your Rabye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabye lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1985, in the United States, Rabye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rabye in 1980 was 67, and 75 in 1985.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabye 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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