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Rabels Family History

Rabels 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: Rabel, Abels, Gabel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Rubel, Habel, Ramel, Abele

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Where is the Rabels family from?

You can see how Rabels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabels family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Rabels family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabels's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Rabels families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Rabels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabels 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Rabels. 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 6 military records available for the last name Rabels. For the veterans among your Rabels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabels lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1993, in the United States, Rabels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rabels in 1982 was 72, and 73 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabels 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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