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Abrahms Family History

Abrahms 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: Abrams, Abrahams, Brahms, Abraham, Brahm, Abram, Abramo, Abraha

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Where is the Abrahms family from?

You can see how Abrahms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrahms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Abrahms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Abrahms families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Abrahms's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Abrahms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abrahms 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 Abrahms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Abrahms. 100% of Abrahms women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abrahms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrahms 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Abrahms. 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 86 military records available for the last name Abrahms. For the veterans among your Abrahms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrahms lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Abrahms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Abrahms in 1963 was 64, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abrahms 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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