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Abright Family History

Abright 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: Bright, Albright, Akright, Ebright, Wright, Seabright, Waybright

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Where is the Abright family from?

You can see how Abright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Abright families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Abright's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Abright families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abright 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 Abright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abright. 43% of Abright men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Abright women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abright were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Apprentice Tooldie Maker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Abright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abright 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Abright. 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 141 military records available for the last name Abright. For the veterans among your Abright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abright lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Abright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Abright in 1969 was 84, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abright 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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