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Abarr Family History

Abarr 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: Barr, Abair, Abare, Abar, Labarr, Bard, Barre, Abad, Bara, Baer

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Where is the Abarr family from?

You can see how Abarr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abarr family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abarr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Abarr family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Abarr's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Abarr families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abarr 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 Abarr ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abarr. 50% of Abarr men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

What Abarr family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Abarr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abarr 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Abarr. 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 284 military records available for the last name Abarr. For the veterans among your Abarr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abarr lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abarr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Abarr in 1963 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abarr

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abarr 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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