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Abens Family History

Abens 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: Abend, Bens, Abels, Akens, Arens, Ben, Abel, Abe, Ades, Sens

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Where is the Abens family from?

You can see how Abens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Abens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Abens family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abens's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Abens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abens 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 Abens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abens. 42% of Abens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Abens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abens 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Abens. 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 204 military records available for the last name Abens. For the veterans among your Abens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abens in 1963 was 85, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abens 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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