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Dabish Name Meaning

Assyrian/Chaldean and perhaps also Arabic: unexplained. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Dabisch: nickname for a clumsy person from Middle High German täpisch.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Dobish, Fabish, Danish, Babish, Danis, Dash, Daisy, Dobis, Drish

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Where is the Dabish family from?

You can see how Dabish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabish family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dabish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Dabish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Dabish families in 1920.
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What did your Dabish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dabish. 100% of Dabish 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Dabish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabish 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Dabish. 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 7 military records available for the last name Dabish. For the veterans among your Dabish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabish lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Dabish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dabish in 1971 was 66, and 67 in 2002.

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