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Tabe Family History

Tabe 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: Babe, Abe, Tobe, Taube, Tate, Tabb, Tade, Mabe, Gabe, Tabet

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Where is the Tabe family from?

You can see how Tabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tabe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Tabe families living in Quebec. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tabe's in Canada. Quebec and 1 other province had the highest population of Tabe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabe 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 Tabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sweeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tabe. 34% of Tabe men worked as a Sweeper.

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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

  • Sweeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Tabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Tabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabe 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Tabe. 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 568 military records available for the last name Tabe. For the veterans among your Tabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Tabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tabe in 1962 was 87, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabe 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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