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Yabs Family History

Yabs 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: Jabs, Labs, Yang, Yan, Abu, Kaba, Ras, Baba, Bass, Mars

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Where is the Yabs family from?

You can see how Yabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yabs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Yabs family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Yabs's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Yabs families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yabs 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 Yabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yabs 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Yabs. 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 45 military records available for the last name Yabs. For the veterans among your Yabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yabs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Yabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Yabs in 1969 was 80, and 47 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yabs 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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