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Abbs Family History

Abbs Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): derivative of Abel, meaning ‘son or servant of someone called Abel’.

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


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Where is the Abbs family from?

You can see how Abbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 267 Abbs families living in Norfolk. This was about 47% of all the recorded Abbs's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Abbs families in 1891.
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What did your Abbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abbs. 14% of Abbs men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Abbs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abbs were Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Dock Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Abbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbs 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 738 immigration records available for the last name Abbs. 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 892 military records available for the last name Abbs. For the veterans among your Abbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Abbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abbs in 1956 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

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