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Aberdein Family History

Aberdein 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: Eberwein, Eberlein, Berlin, Burden, Bergevin, Berezin, Bergen, Bergin

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Where is the Aberdein family from?

You can see how Aberdein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aberdein family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aberdein families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Aberdein families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Aberdein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aberdein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aberdein 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 Aberdein ancestors do for a living?

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

What Aberdein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Aberdein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aberdein 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Aberdein. 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 114 military records available for the last name Aberdein. For the veterans among your Aberdein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aberdein lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Aberdein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Aberdein in 1964 was 65, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aberdein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aberdein 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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