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Mabin Family History

Mabin Surname Meaning

English (Devon): perhaps from the Middle English personal name Mabun or Mabon an Old French pet form of the female personal name Mabbe (see Mabb) which may have developed later to Mabin.

English: occasionally perhaps from Middle English Mabben a West Midland dialect genitive form of the female personal name Mabbe.

English (of Norman origin): possibly a variant of Malbon which also occurs as Maben and could have developed to Mabin.

Scottish: variant of Mabon.

English: possibly also a habitational name from Saint Mabyn in Cornwall.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Mabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mabin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 47 Mabin families living in Devon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Mabin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Mabin families in 1891.
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What did your Mabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Mabin. 100% of Mabin men worked as a Retired and 65% of Mabin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Retired
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Paid Housekeeper
    12%
  • House Duties
    12%
  • Retired
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabin 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Mabin. 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 613 military records available for the last name Mabin. For the veterans among your Mabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabin lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Mabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mabin in 1940 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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