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Aberdin Family History

Aberdin 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: Berlin, Bergin, Burdin, Bardin, Verdin, Berding, Oberlin, Alberding

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Where is the Aberdin family from?

You can see how Aberdin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aberdin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aberdin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Aberdin family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aberdin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Aberdin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aberdin 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 11 census records available for the last name Aberdin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aberdin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Aberdin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aberdin. For the veterans among your Aberdin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aberdin lifespan?

Average Aberdin life expectancy in 2004 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aberdin 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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