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Abbatt Family History

Abbatt 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: Abbott, Abbate, Abbett, Abbitt, Batt, Bratt, Blatt, Rabbitt, Abate

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Where is the Abbatt family from?

You can see how Abbatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbatt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 19 Abbatt families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Abbatt's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Abbatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbatt 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 Abbatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abbatt. 83% of Abbatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Abbatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbatt 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 685 immigration records available for the last name Abbatt. 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 249 military records available for the last name Abbatt. For the veterans among your Abbatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbatt lifespan?

Average Abbatt life expectancy in 1962 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 68.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbatt 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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