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Abels Family History

Abels Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Abel.

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


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You can see how Abels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Abels families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Abels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abels families in 1891.
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What did your Abels ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Abels. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Abels. For the veterans among your Abels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abels lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Abels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Abels in 1951 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abels 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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