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Abelyan Family History

Abelyan 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: Abelman, Abella, Belan, Belman, Abela, Abelson, Adelman, Gabelman

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Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Abelyan. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Abelyan. For the veterans among your Abelyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abelyan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Abelyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Abelyan in 1990 was 88, and 45 in 2002.

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