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Nab Family History

Nab 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: Na, Nam, Nay, Nau, Naab, Lab, Nabb, Knab, Han, Yan

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Where is the Nab family from?

You can see how Nab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nab family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Nab families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Nab families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Nab's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Nab families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nab 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 Nab ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    17%

What Nab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Nab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nab 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Nab. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Nab. For the veterans among your Nab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nab lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Nab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nab in 1963 was 83, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nab

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nab 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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