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Maiben Family History

Maiben 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: Maben, Maiden, Mayben, Main, Harben, Mabee, Mammen, Mayen, Marien

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Where is the Maiben family from?

You can see how Maiben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maiben family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maiben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Maiben families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Maiben's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Maiben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maiben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maiben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maiben. 100% of Maiben 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maiben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maiben 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Maiben. 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 157 military records available for the last name Maiben. For the veterans among your Maiben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maiben lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Maiben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Maiben in 1966 was 47, and 54 in 2004.

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