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Abelseth Family History

Abelseth 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: Helseth, Abele, Berreth, Nesseth, Borseth, Halseth, Stenseth, Abeles

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Where is the Abelseth family from?

You can see how Abelseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abelseth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abelseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Abelseth family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Abelseth's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Abelseth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abelseth 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 Abelseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abelseth. 50% of Abelseth men worked as a Farm Laborer Owner.

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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 Laborer Owner
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Abelseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Abelseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abelseth 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 116 immigration records available for the last name Abelseth. 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 80 military records available for the last name Abelseth. For the veterans among your Abelseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abelseth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Abelseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Abelseth in 1964 was 62, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abelseth 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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