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Dabler Family History

Dabler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dobler.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Dabler family from?

You can see how Dabler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dabler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Dabler families living in Hampshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Dabler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Dabler families in 1891.
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What did your Dabler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabler. 25% of Dabler men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Dabler women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dabler were Truck Driver and Sales Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    22%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Sales Clerk
    11%

What Dabler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dabler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabler 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Dabler. 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 384 military records available for the last name Dabler. For the veterans among your Dabler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dabler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Dabler in 1962 was 91, and 36 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabler 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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