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Rabatin Surname Meaning

Hungarian: from a Slavic variant of Hungarian Robotos an occupational name for a serf.

A derivative of the Slavic loanword robot ‘physical labor’.

It refers to ‘compulsory work on a noble estate’.

The name reflects the historical context of servitude in the region.

This etymology highlights the connection between labor and social status in Hungarian history.

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


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You can see how Rabatin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabatin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Rabatin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Rabatin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Rabatin families in 1920.
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What did your Rabatin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rabatin. 17% of Rabatin men worked as a Coal Loader and 30% of Rabatin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rabatin were Farmer and Packer.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Packer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Rabatin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabatin 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Rabatin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 268 military records available for the last name Rabatin. For the veterans among your Rabatin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rabatin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Rabatin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Rabatin in 1962 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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