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Mably Family History

Mably Surname Meaning

see Mable.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Mably family from?

You can see how Mably families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mably family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mably families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Mably families living in Cornwall. This was about 90% of all the recorded Mably's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Mably families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mably 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 Mably ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mably. 56% of Mably men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Mably women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mably were Master Mariner Retired and Domestic Duties U.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Retired Farmer
    23%
  • Master Mariner Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    7%
  • Domestic Duties U
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mably. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mably 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Mably. 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 176 military records available for the last name Mably. For the veterans among your Mably ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mably lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Mably life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mably in 1984 was 75, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mably 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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