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Abin Family History

Abin 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, Amin, Albin, Babin, Aubin, Agin, Abid, Rabin, Akin, Mabin

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Where is the Abin family from?

You can see how Abin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Abin family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Abin's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Abin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abin 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 Abin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abin. 100% of Abin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Abin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abin 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Abin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Abin. For the veterans among your Abin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abin lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Abin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Abin in 1942 was 33, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abin 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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