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Rabkin Family History

Rabkin Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from the village of Ryabki now in Belarus. It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


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Where is the Rabkin family from?

You can see how Rabkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Rabkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Rabkin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Rabkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Rabkin families in 1920.
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What did your Rabkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabkin. 34% of Rabkin men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Rabkin women worked as an Office. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabkin were Investigator 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Owner
    34%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Investigator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office
    30%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%

What Rabkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 839 census records available for the last name Rabkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabkin 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Rabkin. 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 184 military records available for the last name Rabkin. For the veterans among your Rabkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabkin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Rabkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Rabkin in 1964 was 89, and 85 in 2004.

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