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Abriel Family History

Abriel 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: Gabriel, Briel, Ariel, Abril, Brill, April, Abel, Abrell, Muriel

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Where is the Abriel family from?

You can see how Abriel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abriel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abriel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Abriel families living in Cheshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Abriel's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Abriel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abriel 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 Abriel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abriel. 100% of Abriel men worked as a Painter and 100% of Abriel women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abriel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abriel 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Abriel. 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 222 military records available for the last name Abriel. For the veterans among your Abriel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abriel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Abriel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Abriel in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abriel 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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