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Abee Family History

Abee Surname Meaning

reduced form of Irish McAbee. Americanized spelling of Swiss German Äbi (see Eby). possibly an Americanized spelling of French Abbé (see Abbe).

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


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Where is the Abee family from?

You can see how Abee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Abee family living in Derbyshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Abee's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Abee families in 1891.
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What did your Abee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abee. 100% of Abee 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Abee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abee 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Abee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abee. For the veterans among your Abee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Abee in 1963 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abee 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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