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Abass Family History

Abass 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: Bass, Abad, Grass, Basa, Wass, Glass, Buss, Biss, Hass, Boss

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Where is the Abass family from?

You can see how Abass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abass family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Abass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abass family living in Maine. This was about 25% of all the recorded Abass's in USA. Maine and 3 other states had the highest population of Abass families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abass 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 Abass ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farming was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Abass. 60% of Abass men worked as a Farming.

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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 1921

  • Farming
    60%
  • Merchant
    40%

What Abass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Abass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abass 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Abass. 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 35 military records available for the last name Abass. For the veterans among your Abass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abass lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Abass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Abass in 1981 was 92, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abass 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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