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Abs Family History

Abs 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: Abu, Abe, Abt, Jabs, Ambs, Aas, Abbs, Aus, Abts, Labs

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Where is the Abs family from?

You can see how Abs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Abs families living in Illinois. This was about 64% of all the recorded Abs's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Abs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abs 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 Abs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abs. 100% of Abs men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Abs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abs 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Abs. 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 87 military records available for the last name Abs. For the veterans among your Abs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abs lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Abs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Abs in 1968 was 63, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abs 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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