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Jaber Name Meaning

Muslim:: from a personal name based on Arabic jābir ‘comforter healer bone-setter’ a derivative of the root jbr (originally ‘strength force’ later ‘forcing a bone back into place’). variant of Jabr .

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


Similar surnames: Gaber, Aber, Faber, Taber, Naber, Raber, Rater, Kaber, Haber, Saber

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Where is the Jaber family from?

You can see how Jaber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaber family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jaber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Jaber families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Jaber's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Jaber families in 1840.
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What did your Jaber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaber. 28% of Jaber men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Jaber women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaber were Peddler and 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
    28%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Peddler
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaber 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 989 immigration records available for the last name Jaber. 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 493 military records available for the last name Jaber. For the veterans among your Jaber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaber lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jaber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jaber in 1957 was 30, and 76 in 2004.

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