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Rabal Family History

Rabal Name 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: Raba, Raval, Rahal, Rabel, Cabal, Rabas, Kaba, Gabel, Rana, Real

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Where is the Rabal family from?

You can see how Rabal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rabal families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Rabal family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Rabal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rabal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Rabal. 50% of Rabal men worked as a Rancher. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Rancher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Rabal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabal 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Rabal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Rabal. For the veterans among your Rabal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Rabal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Rabal in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 2004.

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