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Jabin Family History

Jabin 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: Sabin, Babin, Jain, Rabin, Jadin, Jasin, Jobin, Mabin, Fabin, Gavin

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Where is the Jabin family from?

You can see how Jabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jabin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jabin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Jabin families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jabin's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Jabin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jabin 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 Jabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jabin. 24% of Jabin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Typographer
    12%
  • Menuiserie
    12%

What Jabin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jabin 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 295 immigration records available for the last name Jabin. 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 118 military records available for the last name Jabin. For the veterans among your Jabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jabin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Jabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Jabin in 1960 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jabin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jabin 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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