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Mabra Family History

Mabra 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: Marra, Mara, Maura, Labra, Mabray, Mabry, Mark, Kaba, Mura, Mora

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Where is the Mabra family from?

You can see how Mabra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mabra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mabra family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mabra's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mabra families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabra 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 Mabra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mabra. 29% of Mabra men worked as a Janitor and 43% of Mabra women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mabra were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Janitor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Houseman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Mabra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mabra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabra 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Mabra. 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 173 military records available for the last name Mabra. For the veterans among your Mabra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mabra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mabra in 1961 was 35, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabra 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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