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Macabe Family History

Macabe 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: Mccabe, Tanabe, Mace, Macari, Mabe, Lacaze, Mcabee, Marable, Cacace

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Where is the Macabe family from?

You can see how Macabe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Macabe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Macabe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Macabe families living in New York. This was about 41% of all the recorded Macabe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Macabe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Macabe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Macabe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Macabe. 72% of Macabe men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Macabe women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Macabe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Macabe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Macabe 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Macabe. 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 135 military records available for the last name Macabe. For the veterans among your Macabe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Macabe lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Macabe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Macabe in 1974 was 88, and 70 in 1997.

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