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Paben Family History

Paben Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German (Päben): patronymic from the personal name Pabe.

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


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You can see how Paben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Paben family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paben's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Paben families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 875 census records available for the last name Paben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paben 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Paben. 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 103 military records available for the last name Paben. For the veterans among your Paben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paben in 1963 was 74, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paben 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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