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Tabei Family History

Tabei 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: Takei, Tabet, Taber, Gabel, Tafel, Babel, Mabee, Babe, Kabel, Abel

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Where is the Tabei family from?

You can see how Tabei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabei family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tabei family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tabei's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tabei families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabei surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tabei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Tabei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabei 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tabei. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tabei. For the veterans among your Tabei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabei lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Tabei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tabei in 1977 was 36, and 97 in 1980.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabei 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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