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Abrahson Family History

Abrahson 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: Abramson, Branson, Abrahamson, Bramson, Brabson, Abraham, Brandon

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Where is the Abrahson family from?

You can see how Abrahson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrahson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abrahson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Abrahson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Abrahson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Abrahson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Abrahson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrahson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Abrahson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abrahson. For the veterans among your Abrahson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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