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Dabe Family History

Dabe 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: Dube, Dale, Babe, Abe, Dade, Dane, Date, Dame, Mabe, Dace

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Where is the Dabe family from?

You can see how Dabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Dabe families living in Somerset. This was about 22% of all the recorded Dabe's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Dabe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabe 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 Dabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabe. 32% of Dabe men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Dabe women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dabe were Attendant and Frame Spinner.

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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

  • Salesman
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Frame Spinner
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabe 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Dabe. 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 546 military records available for the last name Dabe. For the veterans among your Dabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Dabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dabe in 1967 was 81, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabe 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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