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Absent Family History

Absent 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: Brent, Abend, Aasen, Argent, Agent, Avent, Bent, Ament, Abert, Arment

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Where is the Absent family from?

You can see how Absent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Absent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Absent families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Absent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Absent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absent 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 464 census records available for the last name Absent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absent 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Absent. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Absent. For the veterans among your Absent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absent lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Absent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Absent in 1977 was 37, and 58 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Absent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absent 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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