| ![Show Contents]() Rabau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Etymology of RabauWhat does the name Rabau mean? The noble French surname Rabau is of occupational origin, and is derived from the trade or profession pursued by the original bearer of the name. In this instance, the surname Rabau was applied to one who was engaged in the restoration and reconstruction of buildings and any other repair work, so called from the French "rabelir, abellir" meaning "repairer." Early Origins of the Rabau familyThe surname Rabau was first found in the region of Brittany, in the north of France, where the family held lands and estates for centuries. Early History of the Rabau familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rabau research. Another 74 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1483, 1494, 1547, 1553 and 1622 are included under the topic Early Rabau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rabau Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rabelais, Raballet, Rabelat, Rabelot, Rablat, Rabellaux, Rabeil, Rabelin, Rabel, Rabalais and many more. Early Notables of the Rabau familyFrançois Rabelais (born between 1483 and 1494-1553), a French Renaissance writer, physician, Renaissance humanist, monk and Greek scholar. He is primarily known as a writer of satire, of the grotesque, and of bawdy jokes and songs.
Jacques Rabelais (c. 1547 - c...
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| Rabau migration to the United States | + |
Rabau Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Geo Rabau, who arrived in Virginia in 1717 1
| Rabau migration to Canada | + |
Rabau Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Jean Rabau, son of Jean and Renée, who married Marie-Josephte Paris, daughter of Jacques and Françoise, in Quebec on 19th March 1734 2
- Jean-Joseph Rabau, son of Jean and Marie-Josephte, who married Marie-Anne Parant, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Anne, in Pointe-Claire, Quebec on 21st November 1763 2
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.
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