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Abell Family History

Abell Surname Meaning

Variant spelling of Abel.

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


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Where is the Abell family from?

You can see how Abell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 165 Abell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Abell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Abell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abell 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 Abell 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 Abell. 16% of Abell men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Abell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abell were Colliery Hewer and Incapacitated.

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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
    16%
  • Dairy Farmer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Abell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Abell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abell 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Abell. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Abell. For the veterans among your Abell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abell lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Abell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Abell in 1943 was 29, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abell 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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