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Abolt Family History

Abolt 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: Bolt, Bold, Abbott, Bott, Abel, Holt, Bole, Abt, Polt, Boat

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Where is the Abolt family from?

You can see how Abolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abolt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Abolt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Abolt families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Abolt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Abolt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abolt 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 Abolt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abolt. 43% of Abolt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Abolt women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abolt 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Abolt. 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 238 military records available for the last name Abolt. For the veterans among your Abolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abolt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Abolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Abolt in 1963 was 90, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abolt 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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