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Abbell Family History

Abbell 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: Abrell, Asbell, Abell, Azbell, Bell, Isbell, Abel, Aubel, Abele

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Where is the Abbell family from?

You can see how Abbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Abbell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Abbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abbell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Abbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbell 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Abbell. 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 Abbell. For the veterans among your Abbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Abbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abbell in 1982 was 74, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbell 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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