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Drabin Family History

Drabin 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: Drain, Rabin, Drabik, Drabkin, Dragon, Sabin, Rubin, Babin, Drab

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Where is the Drabin family from?

You can see how Drabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Drabin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Drabin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Drabin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Drabin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Drabin 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 Drabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Drabin. 100% of Drabin men worked as a Salesman.

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Drabin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Drabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Drabin 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Drabin. 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 23 military records available for the last name Drabin. For the veterans among your Drabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Drabin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Drabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Drabin in 1965 was 79, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Drabin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Drabin 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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