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Abnethy Family History

Abnethy 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: Abney, Abernethy, Arney, Adney, Athy, Abner, Dabney, Anstey, Arnett

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Where is the Abnethy family from?

You can see how Abnethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abnethy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Abnethy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Abnethy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abnethy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Abnethy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Abnethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abnethy 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 Abnethy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Abnethy. For the veterans among your Abnethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abnethy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abnethy 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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