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Abdey Family History

Abdey 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: Abbey, Abney, Adey, Abel, Abe, Ades, Alder, Aude, Arney, Adney

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Where is the Abdey family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abdey. 82% of Abdey 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
    82%
  • Domestic (retired)
    19%

What Abdey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Abdey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abdey 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Abdey. 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 45 military records available for the last name Abdey. For the veterans among your Abdey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Abdey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Abdey in 1971 was 88, and 90 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abdey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abdey 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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