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Mabern Family History

Mabern 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: Maben, Matern, Mabery, Davern, Mayer, Mabee, Maser, Mayen, Faber

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Where is the Mabern family from?

You can see how Mabern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabern family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mabern families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Mabern families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mabern's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mabern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabern 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 152 census records available for the last name Mabern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabern 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mabern. 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 43 military records available for the last name Mabern. For the veterans among your Mabern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabern lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Mabern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mabern in 1965 was 79, and 69 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabern 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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