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Abreo Family History

Abreo 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: Abrego, Abreu, Algeo, Aro, Abel, Abe, Arco, Abner, Abrell, Brew

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Where is the Abreo family from?

You can see how Abreo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abreo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Abreo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Abreo families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Abreo's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Abreo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abreo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abreo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abreo. 72% of Abreo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Abreo women worked as a Maid.

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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
    72%
  • Comerciante
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Abreo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abreo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abreo 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Abreo. 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 182 military records available for the last name Abreo. For the veterans among your Abreo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abreo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Abreo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Abreo in 1966 was 73, and 51 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abreo 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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