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Pabian Family History

Pabian Surname Meaning

Polish: from the personal name Pabian a variant of Fabian.

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


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Where is the Pabian family from?

You can see how Pabian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pabian family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pabian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Pabian families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pabian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pabian families in 1911.
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What did your Pabian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pabian. 40% of Pabian men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Pabian women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pabian were Miner and Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Cartoonist
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Operator
    28%
  • Typist
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pabian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pabian 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Pabian. 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 288 military records available for the last name Pabian. For the veterans among your Pabian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pabian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pabian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pabian in 1962 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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