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Abbat Family History

Abbat 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: Abbas, Abbot, Abbate, Abad, Abbott, Akbar, Kabat, Abate, Abbasi, Abt

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Where is the Abbat family from?

You can see how Abbat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbat family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbat families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 10 Abbat families living in Angus. This was about 91% of all the recorded Abbat's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Abbat families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbat 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 Abbat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agric Labourer Heavy Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abbat. 100% of Abbat men worked as an Agric Labourer Heavy Worker.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agric Labourer Heavy Worker
    100%

What Abbat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 929 census records available for the last name Abbat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbat 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Abbat. 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 65 military records available for the last name Abbat. For the veterans among your Abbat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Abbat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Abbat in 1964 was 46, and 65 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbat 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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