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Macbean Family History

Macbean 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: Mcbean, Maclean, Mclean, Maben, Machen, Macken, Mcvean, Machan

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Where is the Macbean family from?

You can see how Macbean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macbean family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macbean families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 15 Macbean families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Macbean's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Macbean families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macbean 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 Macbean ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clay Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Macbean. 100% of Macbean men worked as a Clay Labourer and 75% of Macbean 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clay Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Student
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Macbean family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Macbean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macbean 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Macbean. 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 501 military records available for the last name Macbean. For the veterans among your Macbean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macbean lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Macbean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Macbean in 1963 was 76, and 69 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Macbean

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Macbean 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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