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Stabb Family History

Stabb Surname Meaning

English (Devon): nickname from Middle English stabbe ‘stab wound’ perhaps denoting a person with a noticeable scar.

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


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Where is the Stabb family from?

You can see how Stabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stabb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Stabb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 122 Stabb families living in Devon. This was about 65% of all the recorded Stabb's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Stabb families in 1891.
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What did your Stabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mason and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Stabb. 34% of Stabb men worked as a Mason and 95% of Stabb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stabb were Gardener and Tailoress.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Mason
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Tailoress
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Stabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stabb 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Stabb. 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 634 military records available for the last name Stabb. For the veterans among your Stabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stabb lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Stabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Stabb in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stabb 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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