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Ableman Family History

Ableman Surname Meaning

Variant spelling of Abelman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Ableman family from?

You can see how Ableman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ableman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ableman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ableman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ableman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ableman families in 1891.
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What did your Ableman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ableman. 78% of Ableman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Tailors Machinist
    23%

What Ableman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ableman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ableman 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Ableman. 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 329 military records available for the last name Ableman. For the veterans among your Ableman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ableman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ableman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Ableman in 1963 was 86, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ableman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ableman 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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