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Mayben Family History

Mayben Surname Meaning

English: variant of Maybin.

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


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Where is the Mayben family from?

You can see how Mayben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mayben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Mayben families living in London. This was about 69% of all the recorded Mayben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mayben families in 1891.
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What did your Mayben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayben. 36% of Mayben men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mayben women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Owner Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Mayben family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mayben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayben 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 683 immigration records available for the last name Mayben. 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 322 military records available for the last name Mayben. For the veterans among your Mayben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mayben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mayben in 1964 was 62, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayben 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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