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Rabnowitz Family History

Rabnowitz 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: Rabinowitz, Rakowitz, Janowitz, Rabinovitz, Janowicz, Kaplowitz

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Where is the Rabnowitz family from?

You can see how Rabnowitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabnowitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rabnowitz family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Rabnowitz's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Rabnowitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Rabnowitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabnowitz 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Rabnowitz. 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 15 military records available for the last name Rabnowitz. For the veterans among your Rabnowitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabnowitz lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1993, in the United States, Rabnowitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rabnowitz in 1963 was 88, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabnowitz 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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