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Abnathey Family History

Abnathey 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: Abernathey, Abate, Anthes, Antley, Anstey, Abney, Bathe, Athey

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Where is the Abnathey family from?

You can see how Abnathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abnathey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abnathey family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abnathey's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Abnathey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abnathey 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 Abnathey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abnathey. 100% of Abnathey men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Abnathey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Abnathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abnathey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Abnathey. 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 15 military records available for the last name Abnathey. For the veterans among your Abnathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abnathey lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Abnathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Abnathey in 1992 was 82, and 32 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abnathey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abnathey 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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