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Mebbins Family History

Mebbins 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: Stebbins, Hobbins, Gubbins, Dobbins, Cobbins, Mertins, Ebbing

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Where is the Mebbins family from?

You can see how Mebbins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mebbins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mebbins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Mebbins families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mebbins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Mebbins families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Mebbins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mebbins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Mebbins. 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 3 military records available for the last name Mebbins. For the veterans among your Mebbins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mebbins lifespan?

Average Mebbins life expectancy in 1970 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mebbins 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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