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Pabis Name Meaning

Polish (also Pabiś): from a pet form of the personal name Pabian . In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Pabisz.

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


Similar surnames: Kubis, Paris, Danis, Samis, Valis, Babin, Mabus, Parys, Papas, Palos

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Where is the Pabis family from?

You can see how Pabis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pabis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pabis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pabis family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pabis's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Pabis families in 1891.
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What did your Pabis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pabis. 15% of Pabis men worked as a Janitor and 43% of Pabis women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pabis were Truck Driver 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

  • Janitor
    15%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%
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Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Pabis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pabis 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Pabis. 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 194 military records available for the last name Pabis. For the veterans among your Pabis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pabis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pabis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Pabis in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 2004.

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