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Abot Family History

Abot 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: Abt, Cabot, Sabot, Abbot, Abu, Bo, Abad, Bow, Aho, Box

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Where is the Abot family from?

You can see how Abot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abot family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Abot families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Abot's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Abot families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abot 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 Abot ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abot. 60% of Abot 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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 712 census records available for the last name Abot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abot 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Abot. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abot. For the veterans among your Abot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abot lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Abot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Abot in 1975 was 30, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abot

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abot 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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