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Absel Family History

Absel 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: Abel, Amsel, Ansel, Asel, Gabel, Angel, Babel, Hassel, Kabel, Kusel

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Where is the Absel family from?

You can see how Absel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Absel families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Absel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Absel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absel 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 59 census records available for the last name Absel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Absel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Absel. For the veterans among your Absel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absel lifespan?

Average Absel life expectancy in 1966 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absel 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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