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Abrath Family History

Abrath 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: Kamrath, Rath, Arata, Brach, Bratt, Bath, Abate, Abram, Brash, Porath

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Where is the Abrath family from?

You can see how Abrath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrath family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abrath families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Abrath families living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abrath's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Abrath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abrath 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 Abrath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abrath. 100% of Abrath men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Abrath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Abrath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrath 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Abrath. 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 28 military records available for the last name Abrath. For the veterans among your Abrath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrath lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Abrath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Abrath in 1965 was 75, and 40 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abrath 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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