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Nable Family History

Nable 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: Noble, Cable, Gable, Nagle, Sable, Wable, Able, Knable, Hable, Nale

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Where is the Nable family from?

You can see how Nable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nable family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nable families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 64 Nable families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Nable's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nable families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nable surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nable ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Nable. 78% of Nable men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nable 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 460 immigration records available for the last name Nable. 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 900 military records available for the last name Nable. For the veterans among your Nable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nable lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Nable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Nable in 1942 was 39, and 86 in 2004.

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