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Pobin Family History

Pobin 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: Polin, Tobin, Robin, Gobin, Dobin, Sobin, Hobin, Cobin, Jobin, Sabin

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Where is the Pobin family from?

You can see how Pobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pobin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pobin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Pobin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pobin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pobin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Pobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pobin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pobin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Pobin. For the veterans among your Pobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pobin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pobin 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pobin

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