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Abbiss Family History

Abbiss 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: Bliss, Biss, Abbasi, Abbas, Abbs, Abbitt, Audiss, Bass, Albin, Abbott

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Where is the Abbiss family from?

You can see how Abbiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Abbiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 70 Abbiss families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Abbiss's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Abbiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbiss 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 Abbiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abbiss. 17% of Abbiss men worked as a Bricklayer and 74% of Abbiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abbiss were Carpenter and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Abbiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbiss 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Abbiss. 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 288 military records available for the last name Abbiss. For the veterans among your Abbiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbiss lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Abbiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abbiss in 1968 was 89, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abbiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbiss 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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