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Nabby Family History

Nabby 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: Nasby, Nabb, Labby, Abby, Darby, Saxby, Hubby, Naber, Dalby, Nay

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Where is the Nabby family from?

You can see how Nabby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nabby family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Nabby families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Nabby family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Nabby's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Nabby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nabby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Nabby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nabby 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Nabby. 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 10 military records available for the last name Nabby. For the veterans among your Nabby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nabby lifespan?

Average Nabby life expectancy in 1974 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nabby 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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