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Abener Family History

Abener 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: Abner, Berner, Beer, Beger, Bene, Diener, Abele, Bender, Benner

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Where is the Abener family from?

You can see how Abener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abener family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Abener families living in Tennessee. This was about 81% of all the recorded Abener's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Abener families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abener surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Abener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abener 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Abener. 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 10 military records available for the last name Abener. For the veterans among your Abener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abener lifespan?

Average Abener life expectancy in 2002 was 43 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abener 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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