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Abernathey Family History

Abernathey Surname Meaning

Variant spelling of Scottish Abernathy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Abernathey family from?

You can see how Abernathey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abernathey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abernathey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Abernathey family living in Midlothian. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abernathey's in Scotland. Midlothian and 1 other county had the highest population of Abernathey families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abernathey 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 Abernathey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abernathey. 33% of Abernathey men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Abernathey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abernathey were Lumberman and 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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Lumberman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Abernathey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Abernathey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abernathey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Abernathey. 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 369 military records available for the last name Abernathey. For the veterans among your Abernathey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abernathey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Abernathey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Abernathey in 1957 was 39, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abernathey 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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