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Mabins Family History

Mabins 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: Mains, Makins, Mabin, Sabins, Main, Marin, Sabin, Malin, Babin, Makin

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Where is the Mabins family from?

You can see how Mabins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mabins family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Mabins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mabins family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mabins's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Mabins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mabins 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 Mabins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mabins. 40% of Mabins men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Mabins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mabins were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Labor
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Mabins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 677 census records available for the last name Mabins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mabins 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Mabins. 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 45 military records available for the last name Mabins. For the veterans among your Mabins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mabins lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Mabins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mabins in 1972 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mabins 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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