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Mabye Family History

Mabye 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: Mabee, Mabie, Mabe, Mable, Maye, Matye, May, Marie, Maze, Masse

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Where is the Mabye family from?

You can see how Mabye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabye family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Mabye families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Mabye family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mabye's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mabye families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Mabye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabye 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Mabye. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mabye. For the veterans among your Mabye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabye lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Mabye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mabye in 1975 was 76, and 83 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabye 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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