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Wabs Family History

Wabs 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: Wass, Waas, Jabs, Was, Ways, Waks, Labs, Wais, Wang, Abu

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Where is the Wabs family from?

You can see how Wabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Wabs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wabs family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wabs's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wabs families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wabs 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 Wabs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wabs. 100% of Wabs women worked as a Proprietor.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Wabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabs 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wabs. 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 24 military records available for the last name Wabs. For the veterans among your Wabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Wabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wabs in 1969 was 88, and 54 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabs 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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