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Rabas Name Meaning

Czech: nickname for someone strong.

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


Similar surnames: Robak, Baba, Hrabak, Raak, Ratay, Rada, Labash, Laas, Rivas, Rahal

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Where is the Rabas family from?

You can see how Rabas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Rabas families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Rabas's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Rabas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rabas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabas. 53% of Rabas men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Soldier
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rabas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabas 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Rabas. 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 198 military records available for the last name Rabas. For the veterans among your Rabas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Rabas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Rabas in 1955 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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