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Yabes Family History

Yabes 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: Yates, Yakes, Yanes, Hayes, Gabel, James, Sales, Gates, Babel, Mabee

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Where is the Yabes family from?

You can see how Yabes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yabes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Yabes families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Yabes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yabes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Yabes families in 1891.
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What did your Yabes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Yabes. 100% of Yabes 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
    100%

What Yabes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Yabes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yabes 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Yabes. 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 31 military records available for the last name Yabes. For the veterans among your Yabes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yabes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Yabes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Yabes in 1966 was 52, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yabes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yabes 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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