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Dabila Family History

Dabila 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: Davila, Abila, Avila, Zabala, Sabala, Abela, Dahill, Davia, Sabina

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Where is the Dabila family from?

You can see how Dabila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dabila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dabila families living in California. This was about 11% of all the recorded Dabila's in USA. California had the highest population of Dabila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabila 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 Dabila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dabila. 73% of Dabila men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    73%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%

What Dabila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dabila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabila 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Dabila. 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 53 military records available for the last name Dabila. For the veterans among your Dabila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabila lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Dabila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Dabila in 1964 was 71, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dabila

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabila 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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