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Tabis Family History

Tabis 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: Pabis, Tanis, Tavis, Sabin, Paris, Danis, Babin, Rais, Tabak, Manis

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Where is the Tabis family from?

You can see how Tabis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tabis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Tabis families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tabis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tabis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabis 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 Tabis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tabis. 50% of Tabis men worked as a Coal Miner.

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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

  • Coal Miner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tabis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Tabis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabis 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Tabis. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tabis. For the veterans among your Tabis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Tabis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tabis in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tabis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabis 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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