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Makibben Family History

Makibben 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: Mckibben, Makinen, Mckibbon, Mckibbin, Kibbe, Makin, Marien, Wibben

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Where is the Makibben family from?

You can see how Makibben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Makibben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Makibben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Makibben families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Makibben's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Makibben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Makibben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Makibben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Makibben 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Makibben. 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 3 military records available for the last name Makibben. For the veterans among your Makibben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Makibben lifespan?

Average Makibben life expectancy in 1973 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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