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Abeling Family History

Abeling 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: Ameling, Ebeling, Amelung, Ayling, Teeling, Belin, Alling, Keeling

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Where is the Abeling family from?

You can see how Abeling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abeling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abeling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Abeling families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Abeling's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Abeling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abeling 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 Abeling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abeling. 34% of Abeling men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Abeling women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abeling were Farmer and Secretary.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Factory Worker
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    63%
  • Secretary
    38%

What Abeling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abeling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abeling 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Abeling. 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 241 military records available for the last name Abeling. For the veterans among your Abeling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abeling lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Abeling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Abeling in 1954 was 49, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abeling 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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