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Rabbit Family History

Rabbit Surname Meaning

English: variant of Rabbitt.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rabbit family from?

You can see how Rabbit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabbit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabbit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Rabbit families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Rabbit's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rabbit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabbit 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 Rabbit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rabbit. 100% of Rabbit women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rabbit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabbit 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 671 immigration records available for the last name Rabbit. 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 Rabbit. For the veterans among your Rabbit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabbit lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rabbit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Rabbit in 1965 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabbit 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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