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Abnett Family History

Abnett 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: Arnett, Annett, Abbett, Brett, Abbott, Abner, Garnett, Barnett

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Where is the Abnett family from?

You can see how Abnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abnett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Abnett families living in Kent. This was about 69% of all the recorded Abnett's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Abnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abnett 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 Abnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abnett. 43% of Abnett men worked as a Builders Labourer and 90% of Abnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abnett were Lorry Driver and House Wife Unpaid.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • Bricklayer
    29%
  • Lorry Driver
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • House Wife Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abnett 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Abnett. 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 247 military records available for the last name Abnett. For the veterans among your Abnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abnett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Abnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Abnett in 1967 was 59, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abnett 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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