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Aberts Family History

Aberts 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: Aerts, Abert, Alberts, Eberts, Albert, Beets, Berto, Berta, Ayers

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Where is the Aberts family from?

You can see how Aberts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aberts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aberts families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Aberts family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Aberts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aberts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aberts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aberts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aberts. 45% of Aberts men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aberts women worked as a Packer.

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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
    45%
  • Day Labor
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

What Aberts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Aberts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aberts 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Aberts. 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 109 military records available for the last name Aberts. For the veterans among your Aberts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aberts lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aberts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Aberts in 1961 was 74, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aberts 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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