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Jabb Family History

Jabb Name 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: Babb, Tabb, Jabs, Sabb, Mabb, Nabb, Dabb, Rabb, Jubb, Abu

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Where is the Jabb family from?

You can see how Jabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabb family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Jabb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Jabb family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Jabb's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Jabb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Jabb. 100% of Jabb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Jabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabb 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Jabb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Jabb. For the veterans among your Jabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabb lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Jabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jabb in 1968 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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