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Jabes Family History

Jabes 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: James, Jaber, Jabs, Janes, Jakes, Jares, Jobes, Hayes, Gabel, Sales

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Where is the Jabes family from?

You can see how Jabes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Jabes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jabes families living in New Brunswick. This was about 29% of all the recorded Jabes's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Jabes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jabes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Auto Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jabes. 24% of Jabes men worked as an Auto Mechanic.

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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

  • Auto Mechanic
    24%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    16%

What Jabes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Jabes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabes 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Jabes. 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 58 military records available for the last name Jabes. For the veterans among your Jabes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Jabes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jabes in 1967 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jabes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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