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Wabin Family History

Wabin 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, Rabin, Walin, Mabin, Wain, Fabin, Gavin, Hain, Bain

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Where is the Wabin family from?

You can see how Wabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wabin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Wabin family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wabin's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Wabin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Wabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wabin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wabin. For the veterans among your Wabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Wabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wabin in 1970 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabin 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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