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Jabens Family History

Jabens 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: Javens, James, Jaber, Jabs, Maben, Lebens, Abend, Janes, Jans, Havens

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Where is the Jabens family from?

You can see how Jabens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jabens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jabens families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Jabens's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Jabens families in 1880.
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What did your Jabens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Jabens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Jabens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabens 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Jabens. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jabens. For the veterans among your Jabens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabens lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Jabens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Jabens in 1978 was 59, and 94 in 2000.

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