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Abdell Family History

Abdell 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: Abrell, Adell, Ardell, Abdella, Abell, Bell, Abel, Cardell, Dell

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Where is the Abdell family from?

You can see how Abdell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abdell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abdell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Abdell families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Abdell's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Abdell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abdell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Abdell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abdell 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Abdell. 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 128 military records available for the last name Abdell. For the veterans among your Abdell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Abdell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Abdell in 1953 was 48, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abdell 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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