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Abetz Family History

Abetz 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: Abitz, Habetz, Betz, Aretz, Metz, Abel, Abe, Butz, Ketz, Batz

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Where is the Abetz family from?

You can see how Abetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abetz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Abetz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Abetz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Abetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abetz 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 Abetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abetz. 34% of Abetz men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Abetz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Abetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Abetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abetz 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 Abetz. 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 49 military records available for the last name Abetz. For the veterans among your Abetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abetz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Abetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Abetz in 1965 was 76, and 95 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abetz 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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