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Rabton Family History

Rabton Surname 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: Rabon, Easton, Hatton, Alton, Manton, Ruston, Payton, Halton, Dalton

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Where is the Rabton family from?

You can see how Rabton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rabton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Rabton family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Rabton's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Rabton families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rabton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Rabton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rabton 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Rabton. 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 1 military records available for the last name Rabton. For the veterans among your Rabton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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