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Abshire Family History

Abshire Surname Meaning

Most probably a variant of English Upshire (see Upshur). Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of German Habicher ‘hawker’, i.e. someone who trained hawks for hunting (see Habig).

See also Apgar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abshire family from?

You can see how Abshire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abshire family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abshire families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Abshire families living in Virginia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Abshire's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Abshire families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abshire 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 Abshire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abshire. 26% of Abshire men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Abshire women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abshire were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Abshire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abshire 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Abshire. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Abshire. For the veterans among your Abshire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abshire lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Abshire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Abshire in 1943 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abshire 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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