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Abbitt Family History

Abbitt Surname Meaning

English: variant spelling of Abbott.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abbitt family from?

You can see how Abbitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abbitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abbitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 48 Abbitt families living in Suffolk. This was about 27% of all the recorded Abbitt's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Abbitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abbitt 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 Abbitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abbitt. 34% of Abbitt men worked as a Farmer and 89% of Abbitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abbitt were General Labourer Heavy Worker and School Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • School Teacher
    34%
  • General Labourer Heavy Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • School Teacher
    5%

What Abbitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Abbitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abbitt 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Abbitt. 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 880 military records available for the last name Abbitt. For the veterans among your Abbitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abbitt lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Abbitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Abbitt in 1957 was 74, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abbitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abbitt 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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