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Abertson Family History

Abertson 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: Albertson, Robertson, Amberson, Akerson, Bernson, Abelson, Betson

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Where is the Abertson family from?

You can see how Abertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abertson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abertson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 7 Abertson families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abertson's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Abertson families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abertson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1881
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What did your Abertson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abertson. 31% of Abertson men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Abertson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abertson were Proprietor 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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Watchman
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Abertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Abertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abertson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Abertson. 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 24 military records available for the last name Abertson. For the veterans among your Abertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abertson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abertson

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