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Abanson Family History

Abanson 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: Benson, Branson, Anson, Banton, Hanson, Ranson, Adamson, Evanson

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Where is the Abanson family from?

You can see how Abanson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abanson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Abanson family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Abanson's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Abanson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abanson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Abanson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abanson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Abanson. 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 Abanson. For the veterans among your Abanson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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