Origins of the Raban surname

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    In 1921, most Rabans lived in west-midlands

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    200 Raban Travel & migration records
    660 Rabans found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Raban

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    Common jobs for Rabans

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Rabans in 1921

    Living On Own Means

    10

    Lace Maker

    5

    Private Means

    5

    Dressmaker

    4

    Fund Holder

    4

    Commmon male occupations for Rabans in 1921

    Baker

    10

    Coachmaker

    5

    Cordwainer

    4

    Baker & Confectioner

    2

    Baker And Confectioner

    2

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