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Tabon Family History

Tabon Surname Meaning

Filipino: metonymic occupational name or topographic name from tabon a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘act of filling up a low place a hole or an excavation with soil’ and ‘embankment’;

or a habitational name from any of several places in the Philippines named Tabon.

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


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Where is the Tabon family from?

You can see how Tabon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tabon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tabon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Tabon families living in London. This was about 68% of all the recorded Tabon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tabon families in 1891.
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What did your Tabon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tabon. 42% of Tabon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Tabon women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tabon were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Metal Worker
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tabon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tabon 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Tabon. 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 139 military records available for the last name Tabon. For the veterans among your Tabon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tabon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tabon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tabon in 1963 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tabon 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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