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Rabey Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Raby. Hungarian (Raby): probably a pet form of the rare ecclesiastical name Rabán, from Latin Rabanus. Perhaps an Americanized spelling of German Rabe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Raby, Rarey, Mabey, Robey, Rasey, Rubey, Raber, Raben, Babey, Tacey

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Rabey Family Origin

Where is the Rabey family from?

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You can see how Rabey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabey families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 60 Rabey families living in Cornwall. This was about 28% of all the recorded Rabey's in the UK. Cornwall had the highest population of Rabey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Rabey Family Occupations

What did your Rabey ancestors do for a living?

In 1881, the most common Rabey occupation in the UK was Agricultural Labourer. 15% of Rabey's were Agricultural Labourers. A less common occupation for the Rabey family was Labourer. Agricultural Labourer, Farmer and Joiner were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Rabey.

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  • Agricultural Labourer

    15%

  • Farmer

    5%

  • Joiner

    5%

  • Labourer

    5%

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Rabey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Rabey Historical Records

What Rabey family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rabey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Rabey. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Rabey. For the veterans among your Rabey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Rabey Life Expectancy

What is the average Rabey lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Rabey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Rabey in 1943 was 26, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rabey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rabey 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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