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Mables Family History

Mables 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: Ables, Mable, Malles, Maples, Males, Miles, Sales, Manley, Mallet

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Where is the Mables family from?

You can see how Mables families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mables family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mables families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Mables families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mables's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mables families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mables 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 Mables ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mables. 55% of Mables men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Mables women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mables were Porter and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Porter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Laundress
    40%

What Mables family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Mables. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mables 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Mables. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mables. For the veterans among your Mables ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mables lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Mables life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mables in 1961 was 47, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mables 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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