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Mabene Family History

Mabene 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, Maben, Mayen, Bene, Manne, Abele, Malone, Mabey, Maline, Maren

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Where is the Mabene family from?

You can see how Mabene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabene family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Mabene families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Mabene's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Mabene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabene 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 164 census records available for the last name Mabene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabene 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mabene. 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 13 military records available for the last name Mabene. For the veterans among your Mabene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabene lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Mabene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Mabene in 1966 was 94, and 69 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabene 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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