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Dabis Family History

Dabis 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: Danis, Dobis, Dais, Dubis, Pabis, Davis, Dabbs, David, Sabin, Paris

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Where is the Dabis family from?

You can see how Dabis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dabis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Dabis families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dabis's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Dabis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabis 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 Dabis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabis. 47% of Dabis men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Dabis women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dabis were Salesman and Operator.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Dabis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 768 census records available for the last name Dabis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabis 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Dabis. 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 205 military records available for the last name Dabis. For the veterans among your Dabis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabis lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Dabis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Dabis in 1961 was 42, and 57 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dabis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabis 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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