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Rabell Family History

Rabell 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: Cabell, Rabel, Radell, Labell, Abell, Bell, Isbell, Gabel, Babel

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Where is the Rabell family from?

You can see how Rabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Rabell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Rabell families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rabell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Rabell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabell 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 Rabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabell. 100% of Rabell men worked as a Shipping Clerk and 50% of Rabell women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Rabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabell 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Rabell. 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 105 military records available for the last name Rabell. For the veterans among your Rabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Rabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Rabell in 1967 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabell 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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