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Abington Family History

Abington 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: Babington, Arington, Allington, Ovington, Arlington, Addington

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Where is the Abington family from?

You can see how Abington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abington family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Abington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Abington families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Abington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abington 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 Abington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abington. 100% of Abington men worked as a Postman and 100% of Abington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Postman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abington 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Abington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abington. For the veterans among your Abington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abington lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Abington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Abington in 1954 was 39, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abington

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abington 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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