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Rabin Family History

Rabin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): status name for a rabbi from Polish, Ukrainian, and Belorussian rabin ‘rabbi’ ultimately from Hebrew rav.

French (southern): derivative of Raba ‘turnip oilseed rape’.

French: topographic name denoting residence on ravined terrain derived from Old French rabine a variant of ravine ‘violent rush of water’ ultimately of the same etymology as Rapin.

English: variant of Rabon.

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


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Where is the Rabin family from?

You can see how Rabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Rabin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rabin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rabin families in 1891.
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What did your Rabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Rabin. 60% of Rabin men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 81% of Rabin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabin were Taxi Driver and House Wife.

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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

  • Ladies Tailor
    60%
  • Taxi Driver
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • House Wife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Rabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabin 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Rabin. 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 940 military records available for the last name Rabin. For the veterans among your Rabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Rabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Rabin in 1956 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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