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Jabis Family History

Jabis 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: Jabs, Janis, Pabis, James, Sabin, Paris, Danis, Babin, Rais, Manis

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Where is the Jabis family from?

You can see how Jabis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jabis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Jabis families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Jabis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Jabis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabis 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 51 census records available for the last name Jabis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jabis. 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 48 military records available for the last name Jabis. For the veterans among your Jabis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabis lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Jabis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jabis in 1993 was 90, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jabis 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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