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Maba Family History

Maba Name 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: Kaba, Baba, Maza, Raba, Haba, Gaba, Mara, Maia, Mata, Maga

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Where is the Maba family from?

You can see how Maba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Maba families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 3 Maba families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maba's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Maba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maba surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maba ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Maba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maba 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Maba. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Maba. For the veterans among your Maba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maba lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Maba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Maba in 1986 was 71, and 88 in 2004.

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