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Dabian Family History

Dabian 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: Damian, Fabian, Pabian, Sabin, Babin, Laban, Caban, Dain, Dubin

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Where is the Dabian family from?

You can see how Dabian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dabian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dabian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dabian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Dabian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dabian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Dabian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dabian 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Dabian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Dabian. For the veterans among your Dabian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dabian lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Dabian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dabian in 1976 was 83, and 71 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dabian 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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