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Rabella Family History

Rabella 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: Abella, Ramella, Sabella, Vanella, Fradella, Patella, Rella, Rinella

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Where is the Rabella family from?

You can see how Rabella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rabella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Rabella families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rabella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rabella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabella 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 162 census records available for the last name Rabella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabella 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Rabella. 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 31 military records available for the last name Rabella. For the veterans among your Rabella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rabella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Rabella in 1962 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabella 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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