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Gabin Family History

Gabin 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: Gavin, Sabin, Babin, Garin, Gobin, Rabin, Galin, Garbin, Mabin, Fabin

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Where is the Gabin family from?

You can see how Gabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gabin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gabin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Gabin families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gabin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Gabin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gabin 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 Gabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gabin. 24% of Gabin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gabin women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gabin were Fruit Dealer 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
    24%
  • Fireman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Fruit Dealer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Gabin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gabin 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 584 immigration records available for the last name Gabin. 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 178 military records available for the last name Gabin. For the veterans among your Gabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gabin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gabin in 1950 was 42, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gabin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gabin 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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