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Abker Family History

Abker 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: Asker, Anker, Acker, Abner, Auker, Aker, Aber, Aaker, Abler, Alker

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Where is the Abker family from?

You can see how Abker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Abker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Abker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Abker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abker 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 221 census records available for the last name Abker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abker 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Abker. 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 41 military records available for the last name Abker. For the veterans among your Abker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Abker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Abker in 1964 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abker 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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