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Rabnett Family History

Rabnett 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: Robnett, Rabbitt, Garnett, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett, Basnett, Gannett

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Where is the Rabnett family from?

You can see how Rabnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabnett family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Rabnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Rabnett families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Rabnett's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rabnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rabnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Rabnett. 60% of Rabnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    40%

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Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Rabnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabnett 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Rabnett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Rabnett. For the veterans among your Rabnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabnett lifespan?

Average Rabnett life expectancy in 1979 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabnett 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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