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Dabelstein Family History

Dabelstein Name 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: Adelstein, Hagelstein, Rabenstein, Doberstein, Duberstein

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Where is the Dabelstein family from?

You can see how Dabelstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabelstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Dabelstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Dabelstein families living in Illinois. This was about 46% of all the recorded Dabelstein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dabelstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabelstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dabelstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dabelstein. 24% of Dabelstein men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dabelstein women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    24%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Watchman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Dabelstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabelstein 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Dabelstein. 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 258 military records available for the last name Dabelstein. For the veterans among your Dabelstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabelstein lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Dabelstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dabelstein in 1959 was 36, and 57 in 2002.

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