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Fabien Family History

Fabien Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Fabien French form of Fabian. This surname is most common in Haiti.

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


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Where is the Fabien family from?

You can see how Fabien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fabien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fabien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 48 Fabien families living in Quebec. This was about 84% of all the recorded Fabien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fabien families in 1911.
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What did your Fabien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fs and Oprateur were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Fabien. 34% of Fabien men worked as a Fs and 50% of Fabien women worked as an Oprateur. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fabien were Journalier and Farmers Wife.

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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 1921

  • Fs
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Journalier
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Oprateur
    50%
  • Farmers Wife
    50%

What Fabien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fabien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fabien 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Fabien. 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 162 military records available for the last name Fabien. For the veterans among your Fabien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fabien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Fabien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fabien in 1964 was 76, and 65 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fabien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fabien 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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