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Dabell Family History

Dabell Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of Deaville (1) as suggested by Redmonds Dictionary of Yorks Surnames but the examples given below could alternatively belong with (2).

The two names may have been confused.

Variant of Deeble.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Dabell family from?

You can see how Dabell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dabell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 118 Dabell families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Dabell's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Dabell families in 1891.
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What did your Dabell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Dabell. 37% of Dabell men worked as a General Labourer and 81% of Dabell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dabell were Bricklayer and Unpaid House Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    37%
  • Gardener
    28%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Bricklayer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Dabell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabell 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 524 immigration records available for the last name Dabell. 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 346 military records available for the last name Dabell. For the veterans among your Dabell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Dabell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Dabell in 1962 was 88, and 82 in 2001.

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