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Abelin Family History

Abelin 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: Belin, Abeln, Berlin, Melin, Abel, Bein, Helin, Abele, Abella, Belan

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Where is the Abelin family from?

You can see how Abelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Abelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Abelin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Abelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abelin 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 Abelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abelin. 60% of Abelin men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Abelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abelin 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Abelin. 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 77 military records available for the last name Abelin. For the veterans among your Abelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abelin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Abelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Abelin in 1975 was 82, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abelin 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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