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Grbin Family History

Grbin 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: Gobin, Grein, Garbin, Orbin, Urbin, Gavin, Green, Sabin, Albin, Drain

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Grbin 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 208 census records available for the last name Grbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grbin 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Grbin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Grbin. For the veterans among your Grbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grbin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Grbin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Grbin in 1966 was 63, and 73 in 2002.

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