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Shable Family History

Shable 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: Sable, Hable, Shadle, Hale, Sale, Cable, Harle, Halle, Gable, Stables

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Where is the Shable family from?

You can see how Shable families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shable family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shable families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shable families living in Colorado. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shable's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Shable families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shable surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shable ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shable. 40% of Shable men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    40%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
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Census Records

There are 287 census records available for the last name Shable. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shable 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shable. 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 37 military records available for the last name Shable. For the veterans among your Shable ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shable lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shable life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shable in 1965 was 66, and 75 in 2003.

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