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Mebane Family History

Mebane Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of McBain.

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


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Where is the Mebane family from?

You can see how Mebane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mebane family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mebane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 15 Mebane families living in North Carolina. This was about 68% of all the recorded Mebane's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mebane families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mebane 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 Mebane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mebane. 28% of Mebane men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Mebane women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mebane were Porter and Teacher.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Porter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Cook
    14%
  • House Work
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Mebane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mebane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mebane 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Mebane. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mebane. For the veterans among your Mebane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mebane lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Mebane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mebane in 1951 was 41, and 69 in 2004.

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