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Mabers Family History

Mabers 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: Mayers, Babers, Magers, Mabery, Maners, Maiers, Nabers, Sabers, Mars

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Where is the Mabers family from?

You can see how Mabers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mabers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Mabers family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Mabers's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Mabers families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabers 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 Mabers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mabers. 100% of Mabers 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 Mabers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabers 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mabers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mabers. For the veterans among your Mabers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabers lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Mabers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mabers in 1982 was 84, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabers 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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