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Rabun Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Rayburn .

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


Similar surnames: Raburn, Rabon, Raeburn, Raben, Raun, Daun, Raborn, Rabourn, Rabren

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Where is the Rabun family from?

You can see how Rabun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabun family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Rabun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Rabun families living in Warwickshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Rabun's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Rabun families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabun surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rabun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabun. 33% of Rabun men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Rabun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabun were Carpenter and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Seamstress
    24%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Stenographer
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Rabun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabun 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Rabun. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rabun. For the veterans among your Rabun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabun lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Rabun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Rabun in 1951 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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