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Jabob Family History

Jabob 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: Jacob, Jakob, Jason, Job, Tabor, Babb, Javor, Nabor, Jablon, Jaros

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Where is the Jabob family from?

You can see how Jabob families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabob family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jabob families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Jabob families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Jabob's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Jabob families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Jabob. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabob 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jabob. 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 2 military records available for the last name Jabob. For the veterans among your Jabob ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jabob 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jabob

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