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Mabel Family History

Mabel 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: Gabel, Babel, Mabee, Kabel, Abel, Habel, Mabey, Zabel, Maben, Mabe

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Where is the Mabel family from?

You can see how Mabel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mabel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Mabel families living in London. This was about 47% of all the recorded Mabel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mabel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabel 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 Mabel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mabel. 83% of Mabel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Cook
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Mabel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Mabel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabel 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Mabel. 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 304 military records available for the last name Mabel. For the veterans among your Mabel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Mabel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mabel in 1961 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mabel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabel 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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