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Abang Family History

Abang 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: Bang, Wang, Yang, Chang, Kang, Tang, Pang, Fang, Zhang, Jiang

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Where is the Abang family from?

You can see how Abang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abang family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Abang families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Abang family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abang's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Abang families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Abang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abang. 100% of Abang men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Abang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abang 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Abang. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Abang. For the veterans among your Abang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abang lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Abang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abang in 1953 was 51, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abang 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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