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Karabin Name Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak (also Karabín): nickname or perhaps metonymic occupational name from karabín ‘carbine’ a type of short rifle or musket used by cavalry. Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from Russian karabin ‘carbine’ (compare above). American shortened form of Greek Karabinis or Karabinos: derivative of karabina ‘carbine’ (compare above).

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


Similar surnames: Karasik, Sarazin, Arabia, Karlin, Taran, Markin, Karan, Rabin, Carbin

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Where is the Karabin family from?

You can see how Karabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Karabin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Karabin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Karabin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 25% of all the recorded Karabin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Karabin families in 1920.
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What did your Karabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Karabin. 47% of Karabin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Karabin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Karabin were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    47%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 881 census records available for the last name Karabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Karabin 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Karabin. 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 274 military records available for the last name Karabin. For the veterans among your Karabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Karabin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Karabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Karabin in 1963 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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