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Albin Family History

Albin Surname Meaning

English, French, and German: from the personal name Albin (from Latin Albinus, a derivative of albus ‘white’). In England, this is generally a variant of Alban. The usual spelling of the French name is Aubin.

The personal name was especially popular in Austria, Lombardy, and Savoy, where it absorbed the ancient Germanic name Albuin (which is composed of the elements alb ‘elf’ + win ‘friend’; compare Alvin).

This was the name of the Lombard leader (died 572) who made himself king of northern Italy and also of various Christian saints, including a bishop of Brixen (Bressanone) in South Tyrol.

Galician (Albín): habitational name from any of the four places called Albín in Galicia (Spain), from Latin (villa) Albini.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Albin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Albin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Albin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 33 Albin families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Albin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Albin families in 1891.
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What did your Albin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Albin. 50% of Albin men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Albin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Albin were Funeral Director Master and Domestic Maid.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Funeral Director Master
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Domestic Maid
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Albin. For the veterans among your Albin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Albin lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Albin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Albin in 1948 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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