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Jabish Family History

Jabish 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: Fabish, Babish, Janish, Dobish, Jabs, Barish, Habich, Danish, Kadish

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Where is the Jabish family from?

You can see how Jabish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jabish family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jabish's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Jabish families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabish 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 7 census records available for the last name Jabish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabish 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Jabish. 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 18 military records available for the last name Jabish. For the veterans among your Jabish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabish lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Jabish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Jabish in 1984 was 69, and 73 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jabish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jabish 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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