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Abiston Family History

Abiston 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: Abston, Sabiston, Alston, Whiston, Boston, Bilton, Aston, Liston

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Where is the Abiston family from?

You can see how Abiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abiston family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Abiston family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abiston's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Abiston families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abiston 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 49 census records available for the last name Abiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abiston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Abiston. 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 military records available for the last name Abiston. For the veterans among your Abiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abiston lifespan?

Average Abiston life expectancy in 2000 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abiston 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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