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Nabe Family History

Nabe 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: Babe, Knabe, Nave, Abe, Naber, Mabe, Gabe, Nace, Nase, Nafe

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Where is the Nabe family from?

You can see how Nabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nabe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Nabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Nabe families living in Illinois. This was about 27% of all the recorded Nabe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Nabe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nabe. 43% of Nabe men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Nabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nabe 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Nabe. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Nabe. For the veterans among your Nabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nabe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Nabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Nabe in 1966 was 71, and 85 in 2002.

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