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Brabin Family History

Brabin Surname Meaning

for a native of Brabant in the Low Countries (Old French Brabant Middle English Braban Brabayn Brabe(y)n Brabon used to denote both the region and an inhabitant of it).

See also the synonymous Brabazon and Brabiner of which Brabin may sometimes have been a reduced form.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brabin family from?

You can see how Brabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brabin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 63 Brabin families living in Lancashire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Brabin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brabin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brabin 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 Brabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fruit Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brabin. 43% of Brabin men worked as a Fruit Salesman and 96% of Brabin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brabin were W Fruit Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fruit Salesman
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • W Fruit Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Housekeeper
    5%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brabin 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 570 immigration records available for the last name Brabin. 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 169 military records available for the last name Brabin. For the veterans among your Brabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brabin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Brabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brabin in 1971 was 74, and 81 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brabin 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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