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Abbett Family History

Abbett Surname Meaning

English: variant spelling of Abbott.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abbett family from?

You can see how Abbett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 80 Abbett families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Abbett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abbett families in 1891.
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What did your Abbett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abbett. 100% of Abbett men worked as a Master Baker and 82% of Abbett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Baker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Wife
    4%

What Abbett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Abbett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Abbett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abbett. For the veterans among your Abbett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abbett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abbett in 1963 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abbett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbett 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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