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Abger Family History

Abger 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: Alger, Abner, Ager, Anger, Auger, Aber, Adger, Abler, Beer, Asker

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Where is the Abger family from?

You can see how Abger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Abger family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abger's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Abger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abger 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 127 census records available for the last name Abger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abger 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Abger. 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 22 military records available for the last name Abger. For the veterans among your Abger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abger lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Abger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Abger in 1988 was 72, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abger 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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