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Abling Family History

Abling 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: Ayling, Alling, Arling, Apling, Ebling, Amling, Ling, Halling, Bing

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Where is the Abling family from?

You can see how Abling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Abling family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abling's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Abling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abling 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 Abling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abling. 100% of Abling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abling women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Abling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abling 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Abling. 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 475 military records available for the last name Abling. For the veterans among your Abling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abling lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Abling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Abling in 1966 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abling 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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