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Albyn Family History

Albyn Surname 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: Albin, Alban, Allyn, Allen, Albany, Alton, Dalby, Alden, Alba, Albano

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Where is the Albyn family from?

You can see how Albyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Albyn families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Albyn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Albyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Albyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Albyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Albyn. 100% of Albyn women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Albyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Albyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Albyn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Albyn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Albyn. For the veterans among your Albyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albyn lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Albyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Albyn in 1974 was 87, and 87 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Albyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Albyn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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