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Dabel Family History

Dabel 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: Gabel, Babel, Kabel, Abel, Habel, Dagel, Zabel, Rabel, Dubel, Sabel

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Where is the Dabel family from?

You can see how Dabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dabel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dabel families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Dabel's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dabel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabel 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 Dabel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabel. 37% of Dabel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dabel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dabel were Helper and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Helper
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Dabel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabel 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Dabel. 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 184 military records available for the last name Dabel. For the veterans among your Dabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Dabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dabel in 1962 was 54, and 46 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dabel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabel 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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