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Rabek Family History

Rabek 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: Radek, Raber, Rabey, Racek, Raben, Drabek, Rabel, Rabe, Gabel, Rank

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Where is the Rabek family from?

You can see how Rabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Rabek families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Rabek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Rabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabek 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Rabek. 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 61 military records available for the last name Rabek. For the veterans among your Rabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Rabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Rabek in 1966 was 67, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabek 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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