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Rabey Family History

Rabey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Raby. Possibly also an Americanized form of Hungarian Raby and German Rabe.

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


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Where is the Rabey family from?

You can see how Rabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Rabey families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rabey's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Rabey families in 1891.
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What did your Rabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rabey. 30% of Rabey men worked as an Incapacitated and 94% of Rabey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabey were Mason and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    30%
  • Farm Labourer
    30%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Mason
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Rabey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Rabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabey 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 928 immigration records available for the last name Rabey. 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 895 military records available for the last name Rabey. For the veterans among your Rabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Rabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rabey in 1943 was 26, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabey 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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