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Abdill Family History

Abdill 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: Brill, Bill, Dill, Abrell, Abdul, Adell, Antill, Madill, Abila, Abril

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Where is the Abdill family from?

You can see how Abdill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abdill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Abdill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Abdill families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abdill's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Abdill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abdill 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 Abdill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abdill. 50% of Abdill men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Janitor
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abdill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abdill 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Abdill. 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 275 military records available for the last name Abdill. For the veterans among your Abdill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdill lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Abdill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Abdill in 1944 was 41, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abdill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abdill 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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