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Ablitt Family History

Ablitt 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: Abbitt, Abbott, Blatt, Rabbitt, Mabbitt, Litt, Plitt, Britt, Babbitt

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Where is the Ablitt family from?

You can see how Ablitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ablitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ablitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Ablitt families living in Suffolk. This was about 65% of all the recorded Ablitt's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Ablitt families in 1891.
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What did your Ablitt 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 Ablitt. 36% of Ablitt men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Ablitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ablitt were Builders Labourer and Private Means.

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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
    36%
  • Gardener
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ablitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ablitt 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Ablitt. 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 284 military records available for the last name Ablitt. For the veterans among your Ablitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ablitt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Ablitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ablitt in 1970 was 60, and 57 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ablitt 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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