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Rahbek Family History

Rahbek 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: Radek, Raber, Rabey, Rauber, Grahek, Racek, Raben, Drabek, Rahner

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Where is the Rahbek family from?

You can see how Rahbek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rahbek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Rahbek family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Rahbek's in USA. California had the highest population of Rahbek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rahbek 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 40 census records available for the last name Rahbek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rahbek 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Rahbek. 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 21 military records available for the last name Rahbek. For the veterans among your Rahbek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rahbek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Rahbek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rahbek in 1967 was 71, and 48 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rahbek 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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