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Dabby Family History

Dabby Surname 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: Darby, Dalby, Danby, Dabb, Dabbs, Labby, Abby, Daby, Day, Darcy

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Where is the Dabby family from?

You can see how Dabby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dabby families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Dabby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Dabby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Dabby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dabby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabby. 100% of Dabby men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Dabby women worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Dabby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Dabby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabby 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Dabby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 45 military records available for the last name Dabby. For the veterans among your Dabby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Dabby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Dabby in 1964 was 65, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dabby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabby ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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