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Nables Family History

Nables 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, Naples, Nobles, Noble, Sales, Cable, Gabler, Naber, Nadler

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Where is the Nables family from?

You can see how Nables families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nables family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Nables families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Nables families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Nables's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Nables families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nables 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 Nables ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nables. 35% of Nables men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Nables women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nables were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Servant
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Maid
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nables. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nables 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Nables. 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 153 military records available for the last name Nables. For the veterans among your Nables ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nables lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1996, in the United States, Nables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Nables in 1987 was 90, and 83 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nables 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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