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Carrabin Family History

Carrabin 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: Karabin, Carbin, Sarrazin, Carradine, Carlin, Carman, Sarazin, Carras

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Where is the Carrabin family from?

You can see how Carrabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carrabin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Carrabin families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 7 Carrabin families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Carrabin's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Carrabin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carrabin 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 74 census records available for the last name Carrabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carrabin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Carrabin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Carrabin. For the veterans among your Carrabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carrabin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Carrabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Carrabin in 1979 was 81, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Carrabin 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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