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Aber Family History

Aber Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Aber, a North German variant of Albert.

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


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Where is the Aber family from?

You can see how Aber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Aber families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Aber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aber families in 1891.
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What did your Aber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draper General and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aber. 100% of Aber men worked as a Draper General and 100% of Aber 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Draper General
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Aber family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Aber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aber 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aber. 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 99,000 military records available for the last name Aber. For the veterans among your Aber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aber lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Aber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Aber in 1941 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aber 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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