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Abnet Family History

Abnet 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: Abner, Abney, Ebnet, Arnet, Arne, Abel, Abe, Arney, Adney, Abt

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Where is the Abnet family from?

You can see how Abnet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abnet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abnet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Abnet families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Abnet's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Abnet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abnet 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 Abnet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abnet. 50% of Abnet men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Abnet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abnet 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Abnet. 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 77 military records available for the last name Abnet. For the veterans among your Abnet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abnet lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Abnet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Abnet in 1957 was 52, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abnet 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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