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Mabson Family History

Mabson Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Mabb (a pet form of Mabel) + -son.

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


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Where is the Mabson family from?

You can see how Mabson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Mabson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mabson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Mabson families in 1891.
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What did your Mabson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mabson. 89% of Mabson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Mabson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabson 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Mabson. 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 243 military records available for the last name Mabson. For the veterans among your Mabson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabson lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Mabson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mabson in 1946 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabson 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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