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Ablack Family History

Ablack 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: Black, Back, Blick, Slack, Block, Baack, Blank, Clack, Brack, Plack

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Ablack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ablack 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Ablack. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ablack. For the veterans among your Ablack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ablack lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Ablack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ablack in 1978 was 66, and 64 in 2000.

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