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Origins of the Carbin surname

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About the Carbins

We have a total number of 974 records for people with the last name Carbin.

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Where do most Carbins live?

In 1921, most Carbins lived in South West.


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Interesting facts about Carbins

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 520 records for the Carbin surname. The oldest one dates back to 1924.

Who were Carbins most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Carbins.

What are the most common Carbin first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Carbins

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Carbins in 1921
Glove Sewer Leather

4

Leather Glover

4

Glover

3

House Servant

3

Mill Worker

3

Common Male occupations for Carbins in 1921
Agricultural Labourer

11

Bricklayer

5

Farm Labourer

5

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

3

Dock Labourer

2

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