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Mabbs Family History

Mabbs Surname Meaning

variant of Mabb with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mabbs family from?

You can see how Mabbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Mabbs families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Mabbs's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mabbs families in 1891.
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What did your Mabbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mabbs. 34% of Mabbs men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Mabbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mabbs were Incapacitated and Biscuit Packer.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Lorry Driver Heavy Travelling
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Biscuit Packer
    3%

What Mabbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Mabbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabbs 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Mabbs. 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 223 military records available for the last name Mabbs. For the veterans among your Mabbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabbs lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Mabbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mabbs in 1957 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabbs 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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