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Pabson Family History

Pabson 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: Parson, Babson, Payson, Paxson, Papson, Passon, Pawson, Pabon, Samson

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Where is the Pabson family from?

You can see how Pabson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pabson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pabson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Pabson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Pabson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pabson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pabson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pabson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pabson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pabson. For the veterans among your Pabson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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