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Abl Family History

Abl 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: Abu, Ahl, Abel, Abe, Aul, Abt, Ubl, Al, All, Able

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Where is the Abl family from?

You can see how Abl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abl family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Abl families living in Kentucky. This was about 57% of all the recorded Abl's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Abl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abl 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 Abl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abl. 100% of Abl 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%

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Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Abl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abl 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Abl. 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 181 military records available for the last name Abl. For the veterans among your Abl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Abl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Abl in 1963 was 76, and 81 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abl 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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