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Tabell Family History

Tabell 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: Cabell, Labell, Tarbell, Abell, Bell, Isbell, Gabel, Tafel, Babel

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Where is the Tabell family from?

You can see how Tabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tabell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Tabell families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Tabell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tabell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tabell 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 Tabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tabell. 100% of Tabell women worked as a Secretary.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Tabell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Tabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabell 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Tabell. 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 54 military records available for the last name Tabell. For the veterans among your Tabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Tabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tabell in 1965 was 61, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabell 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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