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Maby Family History

Maby Surname Meaning

see Mabey.

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


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Where is the Maby family from?

You can see how Maby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Maby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Maby families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Maby's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Maby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maby 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 Maby 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 Maby. 50% of Maby men worked as a Farmer and 84% of Maby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maby were Heavy Worker and Retired.

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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
    50%
  • Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • School Mistress
    6%
  • Retired
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Maby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maby 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 428 immigration records available for the last name Maby. 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 426 military records available for the last name Maby. For the veterans among your Maby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maby lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Maby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Maby in 1962 was 71, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maby 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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