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Abrums Family History

Abrums 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: Abrams, Brus, Abram, Brum, Brumm, Bruss, Bruns, Labrum, Abramo, Brems

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Where is the Abrums family from?

You can see how Abrums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abrums family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Abrums families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Abrums families living in North Carolina. This was about 57% of all the recorded Abrums's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Abrums families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Abrums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abrums 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Abrums. 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 47 military records available for the last name Abrums. For the veterans among your Abrums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abrums lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Abrums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Abrums in 1974 was 88, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abrums 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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