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Shabe Family History

Shabe 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: Shade, Shane, Shobe, Shake, Shave, Share, Chae, Hale, Hare, Shan

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Where is the Shabe family from?

You can see how Shabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shabe family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 5 Shabe families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Shabe's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Shabe families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shabe 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 Shabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shabe. 20% of Shabe men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Shabe women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Shabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 502 census records available for the last name Shabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shabe 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shabe. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shabe. For the veterans among your Shabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shabe lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Shabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shabe in 1975 was 73, and 57 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shabe 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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