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Abren Family History

Abren 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: Bren, Abreu, Abron, Rabren, Allen, Farren, Uren, Ben, Haren, Bien

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Where is the Abren family from?

You can see how Abren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abren family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Abren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Abren families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Abren's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Abren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abren 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 Abren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abren. 19% of Abren men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Abren women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abren were Truck Driver and Weaver.

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Weaver
    12%

What Abren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abren 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Abren. 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 789 military records available for the last name Abren. For the veterans among your Abren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Abren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Abren in 1968 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Abren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abren 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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