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Abar Family History

Abar Surname Meaning

Spanish: probably a topographic name, from Basque 'abar' ‘foliage’.

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


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Where is the Abar family from?

You can see how Abar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Abar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Abar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abar families in 1891.
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What did your Abar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abar. 53% of Abar men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Abar women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abar were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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
    53%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Fireman
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Saleslady
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Abar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abar 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Abar. 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 369 military records available for the last name Abar. For the veterans among your Abar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Abar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Abar in 1962 was 40, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abar 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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