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Yabe Family History

Yabe 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, Mabe, Gabe, Yale, Rabe, Yake, Cabe, Yang, Yan

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Where is the Yabe family from?

You can see how Yabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yabe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Yabe family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Yabe's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Yabe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yabe 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 143 census records available for the last name Yabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yabe 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Yabe. 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 81 military records available for the last name Yabe. For the veterans among your Yabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yabe lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Yabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Yabe in 1970 was 71, and 84 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yabe 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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