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Abrain Family History

Abrain 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: Brain, Bain, Drain, Braun, Blain, Brin, Train, Bruin, Abram, Arai

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Where is the Abrain family from?

You can see how Abrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrain family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Abrain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there was 1 Abrain family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abrain's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Abrain families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abrain 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 Abrain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abrain. 100% of Abrain men worked as a Cook and 100% of Abrain women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Abrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrain 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Abrain. 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 34 military records available for the last name Abrain. For the veterans among your Abrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrain lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Abrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Abrain in 1965 was 63, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abrain

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abrain 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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