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Mabb Family History

Mabb Surname Meaning

English: from Middle English Mabbe a short form of the female personal name Mabel (see Mable).

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


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Where is the Mabb family from?

You can see how Mabb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabb family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabb families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Mabb families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mabb's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Mabb families in 1891.
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What did your Mabb ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mabb. 60% of Mabb men worked as a Gardener and 81% of Mabb women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mabb were Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    60%
  • Chauffeur
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Domestic
    6%
  • Home Duties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Mabb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabb 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Mabb. 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 547 military records available for the last name Mabb. For the veterans among your Mabb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabb lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mabb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Mabb in 1954 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabb 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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