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Nable Family History & Genealogy

40 biographies and 4 photos with the Nable last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Nable family members.

Nable Last Name History & Origin

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Summary

Still researching. Family origin was tracked to Baden, Germany c. 1850s.

History

Appears that the K was dropped in America, by immigrants to the Pennsylvania area near Pittsburg, Harrisburg

Name Origin

Dictionary of American Family Names - Page 322

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Patrick Hanks - 2003
Found inside - Page 322
In the 15th century a semantic split between Knabe and its variants Knape, Knapp(e) resulted in Knabe meaning 'boy' and ... Knable (281) South German (Knäble): from Middle High German knebel, a diminutive of knabe 'boy' (see KNABE).

Spellings & Pronunciations

Knable, Knebel,

Nationality & Ethnicity

Germany, Baden

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Early Nables

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Gustavis Nable was born in May 1868 in Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 67 years old on February 10, 1936 in Orlando, FL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gustavis Nable.
She was our paternal great grandmother who lived at the end of Greenwood Street next to the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, where she is buried. She lived upstairs in the two-story house her husband Gustavis built; he also built one-story houses on Greenwood St. and called the area Pittsburgh Heights. Isabella was a red-head as a young woman, who was the mother of Margaret, William G., and Raymond. Isabella tended chickens in a coop and a created a lovely garden with a small water trough (about 9' x 9') on the acreage behind the house that connected to Nable Place., now misspelled as Noble on maps and the street sign. Isabella and Gus managed the hardware store on Church Street in downtown Orlando; they also owned the little store or leased it at the corner of Mills Ave. and Noble Pl. where they sold groceries and incidentals. Her upstairs screened-in porch overlooked Lake Greenwood, at that time covered in green duck weed from pollution. In the early 1950s, she had dark mahogany furniture with animal heads as table feet, a large colorful glass-shade floor lamp, antique rifles hung on one wall, small paintings on glass, and a 5-gallon jug full of old coins, with some gold pieces at the bottom. Her brass bed was spectacular. My father said she was descended from the McAlpine clan; Isabella's mother/father and grandparents emigrated from Scotland just before her birth. During the final years of her 97 years, her son Wm. G. brought her bananas at the nursing home, which she enjoyed mightily. (Eugenie VanHoten Nable 11.30.2018)
Marie Nable of Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona was born on March 29, 1884, and died at age 98 years old in October 1982.
Fred Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on February 23, 1888, and died at age 80 years old in October 1968.
David Nable of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 20, 1893, and died at age 76 years old in June 1970.
James Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on December 7, 1894, and died at age 71 years old in June 1966.
Frances Nable of Flushing, Queens County, NY was born on April 28, 1894, and died at age 86 years old in November 1980.
Isidor Nable of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 25, 1894, and died at age 93 years old on November 17, 1987.
Margaret Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on March 21, 1895, and died at age 83 years old in March 1978.
Max Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 28, 1896, and died at age 90 years old in November 1986.
William Nable of 2423 South Thornton Ave, in Orlando, Orange County, FL Orange was born on January 22, 1896 in Pittsburgh County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 85 years old on November 23, 1981 at Nursing Home in Orlando, Orange County, FL. William Nable was buried at Greenwood Cemetery 1603 Greenwood St, in Orlando.
Margaret Miriam (Reagan) Nable of Orlando, Orange County, Florida was born on January 31, 1897 in Pennsylvania United States to Emma Josephine (Bengel). She had a sister Katherine Louise (Reagan) Studdard. Margaret Nable died at age 83 years old on November 17, 1980 in Orlando, FL, and was buried at Orlando Cemetery in Orlando.

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Updated Nable Biographies

Margaret Miriam (Reagan) Nable of Orlando, Orange County, Florida was born on January 31, 1897 in Pennsylvania United States to Emma Josephine (Bengel). She had a sister Katherine Louise (Reagan) Studdard. Margaret Nable died at age 83 years old on November 17, 1980 in Orlando, FL, and was buried at Orlando Cemetery in Orlando.
Lida Marion Mobley Ardell (VanHoten) Nable
Marion Ardell (VanHoten) Nable of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on October 13, 1923 in Ecorse, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Ethel Violet (Rose) VanHoten and Edwin Alonzo VanHoten. Marion was baptized circa October 1923 in Ecorse. She married Eugene William Nable in May 1942 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida and they later divorced in Tavares, Lake County. She had children James Edwin Michael Nable VanHoten and Eugenie VanHoten Nable. Marion Nable died at age 63 years old on November 17, 1986 in Jacksonville, Duval County, and was buried on August 18, 2021 at Lida Marion Mobley Ardell VanHoten Nable Greenwood Cemetery, in Orlando, Orange County.
Eugenie VanHoten Nable was born on November 22, 1946 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida United States, and died in Tampa, Hillsborough County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eugenie VanHoten Nable.
Duncan McEwan Nable
Duncan McEwan Nable was born on February 13, 1932 at Orlando in Orlando, Florida United States, and died at age 13 years old on February 6, 1946. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Duncan McEwan Nable.
She was our paternal great grandmother who lived at the end of Greenwood Street next to the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, where she is buried. She lived upstairs in the two-story house her husband Gustavis built; he also built one-story houses on Greenwood St. and called the area Pittsburgh Heights. Isabella was a red-head as a young woman, who was the mother of Margaret, William G., and Raymond. Isabella tended chickens in a coop and a created a lovely garden with a small water trough (about 9' x 9') on the acreage behind the house that connected to Nable Place., now misspelled as Noble on maps and the street sign. Isabella and Gus managed the hardware store on Church Street in downtown Orlando; they also owned the little store or leased it at the corner of Mills Ave. and Noble Pl. where they sold groceries and incidentals. Her upstairs screened-in porch overlooked Lake Greenwood, at that time covered in green duck weed from pollution. In the early 1950s, she had dark mahogany furniture with animal heads as table feet, a large colorful glass-shade floor lamp, antique rifles hung on one wall, small paintings on glass, and a 5-gallon jug full of old coins, with some gold pieces at the bottom. Her brass bed was spectacular. My father said she was descended from the McAlpine clan; Isabella's mother/father and grandparents emigrated from Scotland just before her birth. During the final years of her 97 years, her son Wm. G. brought her bananas at the nursing home, which she enjoyed mightily. (Eugenie VanHoten Nable 11.30.2018)
Gustavis Nable was born in May 1868 in Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 67 years old on February 10, 1936 in Orlando, FL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gustavis Nable.
William Nable of 2423 South Thornton Ave, in Orlando, Orange County, FL Orange was born on January 22, 1896 in Pittsburgh County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 85 years old on November 23, 1981 at Nursing Home in Orlando, Orange County, FL. William Nable was buried at Greenwood Cemetery 1603 Greenwood St, in Orlando.
Eugene William Nable was born on August 9, 1921 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida United States, and died at age 82 years old in October 2003 in Tampa, Hillsborough County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eugene William Nable.
Nicolas Nable was born on February 14, 1903, and died at age 39 years old in June 1942. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicolas Nable.
Teodula E Nable of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA was born on May 15, 1913, and died at age 95 years old on October 27, 2008.
Marie Nable of Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona was born on March 29, 1884, and died at age 98 years old in October 1982.
Eugene W Nable of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on August 9, 1921, and died at age 82 years old on October 25, 2003.
Laura Nable of Davenport, Polk County, FL was born on August 16, 1922, and died at age 84 years old on October 3, 2006.
Gustavis R Nable was born on August 4, 1908, and died at age 86 years old on March 26, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gustavis R Nable.
Richard D Nable was born on October 4, 1981, and died at age 17 years old on November 1, 1998. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard D Nable.
Hellen Bettie Tribble Nable of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia was born on July 17, 1934, and died at age 76 years old on February 26, 2011.
Doris Nable of Florida was born on December 21, 1910, and died at age 67 years old in May 1978.
Henry Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania was born on January 25, 1908, and died at age 73 years old in January 1981.
James J Nable was born on July 1, 1918, and died at age 71 years old on November 8, 1989. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James J Nable.
Paul D Nable of Wexford, Allegheny County, PA was born on August 16, 1930, and died at age 75 years old on November 4, 2005.

Popular Nable Biographies

Lida Marion Mobley Ardell (VanHoten) Nable
Marion Ardell (VanHoten) Nable of Jacksonville, Duval County, FL was born on October 13, 1923 in Ecorse, Wayne County, Michigan United States to Ethel Violet (Rose) VanHoten and Edwin Alonzo VanHoten. Marion was baptized circa October 1923 in Ecorse. She married Eugene William Nable in May 1942 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida and they later divorced in Tavares, Lake County. She had children James Edwin Michael Nable VanHoten and Eugenie VanHoten Nable. Marion Nable died at age 63 years old on November 17, 1986 in Jacksonville, Duval County, and was buried on August 18, 2021 at Lida Marion Mobley Ardell VanHoten Nable Greenwood Cemetery, in Orlando, Orange County.
Eugenie VanHoten Nable was born on November 22, 1946 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida United States, and died in Tampa, Hillsborough County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eugenie VanHoten Nable.
Gustavis Nable was born in May 1868 in Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 67 years old on February 10, 1936 in Orlando, FL. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gustavis Nable.
She was our paternal great grandmother who lived at the end of Greenwood Street next to the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, where she is buried. She lived upstairs in the two-story house her husband Gustavis built; he also built one-story houses on Greenwood St. and called the area Pittsburgh Heights. Isabella was a red-head as a young woman, who was the mother of Margaret, William G., and Raymond. Isabella tended chickens in a coop and a created a lovely garden with a small water trough (about 9' x 9') on the acreage behind the house that connected to Nable Place., now misspelled as Noble on maps and the street sign. Isabella and Gus managed the hardware store on Church Street in downtown Orlando; they also owned the little store or leased it at the corner of Mills Ave. and Noble Pl. where they sold groceries and incidentals. Her upstairs screened-in porch overlooked Lake Greenwood, at that time covered in green duck weed from pollution. In the early 1950s, she had dark mahogany furniture with animal heads as table feet, a large colorful glass-shade floor lamp, antique rifles hung on one wall, small paintings on glass, and a 5-gallon jug full of old coins, with some gold pieces at the bottom. Her brass bed was spectacular. My father said she was descended from the McAlpine clan; Isabella's mother/father and grandparents emigrated from Scotland just before her birth. During the final years of her 97 years, her son Wm. G. brought her bananas at the nursing home, which she enjoyed mightily. (Eugenie VanHoten Nable 11.30.2018)
Duncan McEwan Nable
Duncan McEwan Nable was born on February 13, 1932 at Orlando in Orlando, Florida United States, and died at age 13 years old on February 6, 1946. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Duncan McEwan Nable.
Eugene William Nable was born on August 9, 1921 in Orlando, Orange County, Florida United States, and died at age 82 years old in October 2003 in Tampa, Hillsborough County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Eugene William Nable.
Margaret Miriam (Reagan) Nable of Orlando, Orange County, Florida was born on January 31, 1897 in Pennsylvania United States to Emma Josephine (Bengel). She had a sister Katherine Louise (Reagan) Studdard. Margaret Nable died at age 83 years old on November 17, 1980 in Orlando, FL, and was buried at Orlando Cemetery in Orlando.
William Nable of 2423 South Thornton Ave, in Orlando, Orange County, FL Orange was born on January 22, 1896 in Pittsburgh County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 85 years old on November 23, 1981 at Nursing Home in Orlando, Orange County, FL. William Nable was buried at Greenwood Cemetery 1603 Greenwood St, in Orlando.
David Nable of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 20, 1893, and died at age 76 years old in June 1970.
Jack Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on October 13, 1916, and died at age 75 years old on April 15, 1992.
Clara Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on March 30, 1900, and died at age 89 years old in October 1989.
Louise C Nable of Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO was born on April 12, 1914, and died at age 90 years old on June 2, 2004.
Margaret Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on March 21, 1895, and died at age 83 years old in March 1978.
Mary Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on September 27, 1905, and died at age 93 years old on November 28, 1998.
James Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on December 7, 1894, and died at age 71 years old in June 1966.
Fred Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on February 23, 1888, and died at age 80 years old in October 1968.
Mollie Nable was born on January 24, 1903, and died at age 85 years old on August 22, 1988. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mollie Nable.
Virginia M Nable of Little River, Horry County, SC was born on November 15, 1921, and died at age 82 years old on February 20, 2004.
Celia Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on July 18, 1901 in Manhattan County, and died at age 68 years old in August 1969.
Isidor Nable of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 25, 1894, and died at age 93 years old on November 17, 1987.

Nable Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Nable family member is 76.0 years old according to our database of 39 people with the last name Nable that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

76.0 years

Oldest Nables

These are the longest-lived members of the Nable family on AncientFaces.

She was our paternal great grandmother who lived at the end of Greenwood Street next to the Greenwood Cemetery in Orlando, where she is buried. She lived upstairs in the two-story house her husband Gustavis built; he also built one-story houses on Greenwood St. and called the area Pittsburgh Heights. Isabella was a red-head as a young woman, who was the mother of Margaret, William G., and Raymond. Isabella tended chickens in a coop and a created a lovely garden with a small water trough (about 9' x 9') on the acreage behind the house that connected to Nable Place., now misspelled as Noble on maps and the street sign. Isabella and Gus managed the hardware store on Church Street in downtown Orlando; they also owned the little store or leased it at the corner of Mills Ave. and Noble Pl. where they sold groceries and incidentals. Her upstairs screened-in porch overlooked Lake Greenwood, at that time covered in green duck weed from pollution. In the early 1950s, she had dark mahogany furniture with animal heads as table feet, a large colorful glass-shade floor lamp, antique rifles hung on one wall, small paintings on glass, and a 5-gallon jug full of old coins, with some gold pieces at the bottom. Her brass bed was spectacular. My father said she was descended from the McAlpine clan; Isabella's mother/father and grandparents emigrated from Scotland just before her birth. During the final years of her 97 years, her son Wm. G. brought her bananas at the nursing home, which she enjoyed mightily. (Eugenie VanHoten Nable 11.30.2018)
97 years
Marie Nable of Hereford, Cochise County, Arizona was born on March 29, 1884, and died at age 98 years old in October 1982.
98 years
Frieda Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on April 17, 1906, and died at age 95 years old on September 2, 2001.
95 years
Teodula E Nable of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA was born on May 15, 1913, and died at age 95 years old on October 27, 2008.
95 years
Mary Nable of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, PA was born on September 27, 1905, and died at age 93 years old on November 28, 1998.
93 years
Isidor Nable of New York, New York County, NY was born on October 25, 1894, and died at age 93 years old on November 17, 1987.
93 years
Louise C Nable of Aurora, Arapahoe County, CO was born on April 12, 1914, and died at age 90 years old on June 2, 2004.
90 years
Max Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on February 28, 1896, and died at age 90 years old in November 1986.
90 years
Clara Nable of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on March 30, 1900, and died at age 89 years old in October 1989.
89 years
Gustavis R Nable was born on August 4, 1908, and died at age 86 years old on March 26, 1995. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gustavis R Nable.
86 years
Frances Nable of Flushing, Queens County, NY was born on April 28, 1894, and died at age 86 years old in November 1980.
86 years
William Nable of 2423 South Thornton Ave, in Orlando, Orange County, FL Orange was born on January 22, 1896 in Pittsburgh County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 85 years old on November 23, 1981 at Nursing Home in Orlando, Orange County, FL. William Nable was buried at Greenwood Cemetery 1603 Greenwood St, in Orlando.
85 years
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