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Carbain Family History

Carbain 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: Carbin, Carlin, Carman, Caban, Captain, Corbin, Carmin, Corban

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Where is the Carbain family from?

You can see how Carbain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carbain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Carbain family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Carbain's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Carbain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carbain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Carbain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carbain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Carbain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Carbain. For the veterans among your Carbain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carbain lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Carbain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Carbain in 1978 was 79, and 57 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carbain 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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