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Fables Family History

Fables 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: Ables, Febles, Fales, Sales, Cable, Faber, Gabler, Faler, Fawley

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Where is the Fables family from?

You can see how Fables families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fables family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fables families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Fables families living in New Jersey. This was about 69% of all the recorded Fables's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Fables families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fables 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 Fables ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fables. 100% of Fables men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Fables. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fables 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Fables. 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 40 military records available for the last name Fables. For the veterans among your Fables ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fables lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Fables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fables in 1966 was 59, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fables 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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