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Shabb Family History

Shabb 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: Sabb, Shaub, Shan, Shah, Crabb, Shaw, Shao, Harb, Chubb, Shad

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Where is the Shabb family from?

You can see how Shabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shabb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Shabb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shabb families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shabb's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shabb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shabb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Shabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shabb 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 Shabb. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shabb. For the veterans among your Shabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shabb lifespan?

Average Shabb life expectancy in 2003 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shabb 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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