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Ablen Family History

Ablen 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: Allen, Arlen, Ables, Able, Eblen, Abler, Nolen, Ben, Ellen, Cable

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Where is the Ablen family from?

You can see how Ablen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ablen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ablen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ablen family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ablen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ablen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ablen 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 Ablen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ablen. 100% of Ablen men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Ablen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Ablen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ablen 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Ablen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ablen. For the veterans among your Ablen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ablen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Ablen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ablen in 1969 was 81, and 98 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ablen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ablen 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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