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Abrahan Family History

Abrahan 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: Abraham, Abraha, Hanrahan, Braham, Trahan, Braman, Morahan, Bragan

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Where is the Abrahan family from?

You can see how Abrahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Abrahan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Abrahan family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abrahan's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Abrahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abrahan 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 Abrahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abrahan. 35% of Abrahan men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Abrahan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abrahan were Farmer Labor and Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer Labor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Labor
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Abrahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abrahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrahan 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Abrahan. 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 68 military records available for the last name Abrahan. For the veterans among your Abrahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrahan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2003, in the United States, Abrahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Abrahan in 1986 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abrahan 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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