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Abie Family History

Abie 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: Abe, Mabie, Abid, Abee, Abbe, Obie, Able, Adie, Amie, Abke

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Where is the Abie family from?

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

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abie. 100% of Abie men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Abie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Abie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abie 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Abie. 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 25 military records available for the last name Abie. For the veterans among your Abie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abie lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Abie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Abie in 1950 was 73, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abie 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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