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Ablett Family History

Ablett 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: Abbett, Brett, Abbott, Blatt, Flett, Hazlett, Arnett, Pallett, Lett

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Where is the Ablett family from?

You can see how Ablett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ablett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ablett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 145 Ablett families living in Suffolk. This was about 18% of all the recorded Ablett's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ablett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ablett 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 Ablett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ablett. 14% of Ablett men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Ablett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ablett were Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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

  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    11%
  • Horseman On Farm
    7%
  • Insurance Agent
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    2%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Ablett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ablett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ablett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ablett. For the veterans among your Ablett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ablett lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Ablett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ablett in 1963 was 79, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ablett 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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