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Jabbs Family History

Jabbs 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: Jabs, Abbs, Babbs, Dabbs, James, Babb, Abbas, Jaros, Jaber, Tabb

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Where is the Jabbs family from?

You can see how Jabbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Jabbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Jabbs family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jabbs's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Jabbs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jabbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jabbs. 100% of Jabbs men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Jabbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabbs 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 Jabbs. 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 23 military records available for the last name Jabbs. For the veterans among your Jabbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabbs lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Jabbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jabbs in 1977 was 65, and 72 in 2002.

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