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Mabs Family History

Mabs 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: Mars, Maus, Mas, Jabs, Mabe, Mass, Mais, Mabus, Maes, Mabb

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Where is the Mabs family from?

You can see how Mabs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mabs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mabs families living in Michigan. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mabs's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mabs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabs 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 Mabs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mabs. 100% of Mabs men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Mabs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabs 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mabs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Mabs. For the veterans among your Mabs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabs lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mabs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mabs in 1969 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabs 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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