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Jabsen Family History

Jabsen 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: Jansen, Jason, Gansen, Jablon, Jaber, Jabs, Jessen, Maben, Aasen

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Where is the Jabsen family from?

You can see how Jabsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jabsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Jabsen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Jabsen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Jabsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jabsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jabsen. 100% of Jabsen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Jabsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Jabsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabsen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Jabsen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Jabsen. For the veterans among your Jabsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabsen lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Jabsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jabsen in 1979 was 93, and 81 in 2004.

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