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Abiley Family History

Abiley 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: Ailey, Bailey, Aviles, Ansley, Iley, Axley, Abele, Akeley, Astley

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Where is the Abiley family from?

You can see how Abiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abiley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abiley family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Abiley's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Abiley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abiley 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 26 census records available for the last name Abiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abiley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Abiley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Abiley. For the veterans among your Abiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abiley lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Abiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abiley in 1959 was 39, and 59 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abiley 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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