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Zabele Family History

Zabele 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: Abele, Zabel, Gabel, Babel, Mabee, Cable, Kabel, Abel, Gable, Habel

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Where is the Zabele family from?

You can see how Zabele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zabele family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zabele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Zabele families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zabele's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zabele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zabele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zabele ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Zabele ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Zabele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zabele 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Zabele. 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 6 military records available for the last name Zabele. For the veterans among your Zabele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zabele lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1987, in the United States, Zabele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zabele in 1967 was 74, and 85 in 1987.

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