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Abelson Family History

Abelson Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): patronymic from Abele (see Abeles).

Americanized spelling of Danish Abelsen or Swedish Abelsson, patronymics from the personal name Abel.

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


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Where is the Abelson family from?

You can see how Abelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abelson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Abelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Abelson families living in Glamorgan. This was about 44% of all the recorded Abelson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Abelson families in 1891.
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What did your Abelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abelson. 82% of Abelson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Abelson. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Abelson. For the veterans among your Abelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abelson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Abelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abelson in 1962 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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