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Maben Family History

Maben Surname Meaning

Scottish (southwestern): variant of Mabon. English (Lancashire Durham and Devon): variant of Mabin.

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


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Where is the Maben family from?

You can see how Maben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Maben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Maben families living in Lancashire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Maben's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Maben families in 1891.
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What did your Maben ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maben. 90% of Maben women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Maben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maben 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 773 immigration records available for the last name Maben. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Maben. For the veterans among your Maben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maben lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Maben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Maben in 1953 was 67, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maben 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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