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Makabe Family History

Makabe 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: Tanabe, Mabe, Okabe, Makar, Marable, Malave, Mccabe, Maka, Mckane

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Where is the Makabe family from?

You can see how Makabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makabe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Makabe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Makabe family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Makabe's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Makabe families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makabe 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 Makabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Makabe. 100% of Makabe men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Makabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Makabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makabe 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Makabe. 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 30 military records available for the last name Makabe. For the veterans among your Makabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makabe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Makabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Makabe in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Makabe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Makabe 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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