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Stabbe Family History

Stabbe 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: Stubbe, Stibbe, Stobbe, Stave, Krabbe, Taube, Stables, Staple, Tebbe

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Where is the Stabbe family from?

You can see how Stabbe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stabbe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Stabbe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Stabbe families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stabbe's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Stabbe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stabbe 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 Stabbe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Stabbe. 50% of Stabbe 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
    50%
  • Repair Man
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Shipping Clerk
    17%

What Stabbe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Stabbe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stabbe 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Stabbe. 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 28 military records available for the last name Stabbe. For the veterans among your Stabbe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stabbe lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Stabbe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Stabbe in 1966 was 65, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Stabbe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stabbe 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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