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Ableson Family History

Ableson 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: Asleson, Allison, Beeson, Arneson, Abelson, Acheson, Eagleson

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Where is the Ableson family from?

You can see how Ableson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ableson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ableson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 23 Ableson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Ableson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ableson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ableson 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 Ableson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Draughtsman Mechanical and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ableson. 100% of Ableson men worked as a Draughtsman Mechanical and 88% of Ableson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Draughtsman Mechanical
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ableson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ableson 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Ableson. 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 140 military records available for the last name Ableson. For the veterans among your Ableson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ableson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Ableson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Ableson in 1951 was 60, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ableson 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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