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Fabin Family History

Fabin Name Meaning

Polish: variant of Fabian .

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


Similar surnames: Mabin, Babin, Falin, Rabin, Fabian, Fagin, Rubin, Fain, Feagin, Magin

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Where is the Fabin family from?

You can see how Fabin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fabin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 5 Fabin families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Fabin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Fabin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fabin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fabin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fabin. 62% of Fabin men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fabin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fabin were Carpenter and Typist. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    62%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Manager
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
  • House Work
    16%
  • Typist
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fabin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabin 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Fabin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 229 military records available for the last name Fabin. For the veterans among your Fabin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Fabin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Fabin in 1965 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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