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Abo Family History

Abo 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: Abu, Bo, Aho, Aro, Abe, Abt, Alo, Albo, Amo, Ayo

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Where is the Abo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abo. 31% of Abo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abo women worked as a Helper.

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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
    31%
  • Waiter
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

What Abo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abo 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Abo. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Abo. For the veterans among your Abo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abo lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Abo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Abo in 1964 was 85, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abo 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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