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Abenstein Family History

Abenstein 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: Rabenstein, Bernstein, Adelstein, Laubenstein, Grabenstein

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Where is the Abenstein family from?

You can see how Abenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abenstein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abenstein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Abenstein families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Abenstein's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Abenstein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Abenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abenstein 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Abenstein. 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 143 military records available for the last name Abenstein. For the veterans among your Abenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abenstein lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Abenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Abenstein in 1974 was 80, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abenstein 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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