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Jabber Family History

Jabber 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: Jaber, Jabbar, Tabbert, Barber, Faber, Tauber, Kamber, Gaber, Jagger

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Where is the Jabber family from?

You can see how Jabber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jabber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Jabber families living in South Carolina. This was about 55% of all the recorded Jabber's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Jabber families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jabber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jabber. 100% of Jabber men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Jabber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabber 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Jabber. 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 59 military records available for the last name Jabber. For the veterans among your Jabber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Jabber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Jabber in 1967 was 43, and 83 in 1997.

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