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Brobin Family History

Brobin Surname Meaning

Variant of Brabin (Middle English Braban ‘native of Brabant’) as illustrated in the alternative forms of the Gloucs and Lancs family names given below.

Also compare Brobson for Brabazon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brobin family from?

You can see how Brobin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brobin family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Brobin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Brobin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brobin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Brobin families in 1891.
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What did your Brobin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brobin. 100% of Brobin 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Brobin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brobin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Brobin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Brobin. For the veterans among your Brobin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brobin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Brobin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Brobin in 1967 was 87, and 79 in 2000.

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