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Abbess Family History

Abbess 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: Abbasi, Abbas, Bress, Abbey, Bess, Ambers, Axness, Abbe, Ables, Abbs

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Where is the Abbess family from?

You can see how Abbess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbess family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abbess families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Abbess families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Abbess's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Abbess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbess 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 Abbess ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abbess. 100% of Abbess 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abbess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbess 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Abbess. 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 30 military records available for the last name Abbess. For the veterans among your Abbess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbess lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Abbess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abbess in 1972 was 81, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abbess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbess 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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