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Abanethy Family History

Abanethy 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: Abernethy, Abney, Baney, Abernathy, Banet, Danehy, Albany, Chantry

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Where is the Abanethy family from?

You can see how Abanethy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abanethy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Abanethy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Abanethy families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abanethy's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Abanethy families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Abanethy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abanethy 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Abanethy. 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 military records available for the last name Abanethy. For the veterans among your Abanethy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abanethy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abanethy 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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