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Abecasis Family History

Abecasis 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, Basil, Bass, Beamish, Alexis, Blasius, Kocsis, Baris, Abadie

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Where is the Abecasis family from?

You can see how Abecasis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abecasis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Abecasis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Abecasis families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Abecasis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abecasis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abecasis 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 Abecasis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abecasis. 100% of Abecasis women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

What Abecasis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Abecasis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abecasis 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Abecasis. 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 41 military records available for the last name Abecasis. For the veterans among your Abecasis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abecasis lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Abecasis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Abecasis in 1978 was 83, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abecasis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abecasis 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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