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Abos Family History

Abos 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: Amos, Bos, Aros, Abbs, Abts, Kos, Abu, Bo, Abad, Bow

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Where is the Abos family from?

You can see how Abos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abos family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Abos families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Abos's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Abos families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Abos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abos 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Abos. 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 52 military records available for the last name Abos. For the veterans among your Abos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abos lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Abos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Abos in 1960 was 50, and 80 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abos 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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