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Zable Family History

Zable 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: Cable, Gable, Sable, Wable, Zale, Able, Hable, Mable, Bable, Kable

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Where is the Zable family from?

You can see how Zable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zable family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Zable families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Zable's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zable families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zable 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 Zable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zable. 23% of Zable men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Pin Setter
    9%

What Zable family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Zable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zable 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Zable. 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 342 military records available for the last name Zable. For the veterans among your Zable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zable lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Zable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Zable in 1954 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zable

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zable 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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