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Aubain Family History

Aubain 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: Aubin, Bain, Austin, Albin, Husain, Lubin, Rubin, Aucoin, Dubin

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Where is the Aubain family from?

You can see how Aubain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aubain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aubain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Aubain family living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Aubain's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Aubain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aubain 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 Aubain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Journalier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Aubain. 42% of Aubain men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Aubain women worked as a Journalier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aubain were Cultivat and Clerk.

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    42%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Cultivateur
    17%
  • Cultivat
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Aubain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aubain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aubain 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Aubain. 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 71 military records available for the last name Aubain. For the veterans among your Aubain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aubain lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Aubain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Aubain in 1970 was 88, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aubain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aubain 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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