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Abrue Family History

Abrue 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: Brue, Abu, Arne, Abe, Brun, Rue, Brus, Abate, Argue, Brule

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Where is the Abrue family from?

You can see how Abrue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrue family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abrue family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Abrue's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Abrue families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abrue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Abrue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrue 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Abrue. 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 9 military records available for the last name Abrue. For the veterans among your Abrue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrue lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Abrue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abrue in 1972 was 89, and 93 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abrue 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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