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Absher Family History

Absher Surname Meaning

See Abshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Absher family from?

You can see how Absher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Absher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Absher family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Absher's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Absher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absher 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 Absher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Absher. 32% of Absher men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Absher women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Absher were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Waitress
    6%

What Absher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Absher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absher 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Absher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Absher. For the veterans among your Absher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absher lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Absher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Absher in 1948 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Absher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absher 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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