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Rabs Family History

Rabs 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: Ras, Rais, Raba, Raby, Jabs, Raus, Rabe, Rans, Rabb, Labs

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Where is the Rabs family from?

You can see how Rabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Rabs families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabs's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Rabs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Rabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabs 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 Rabs. 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 84 military records available for the last name Rabs. For the veterans among your Rabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Rabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Rabs in 1965 was 91, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabs 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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