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Abshier Family History

Abshier Surname Meaning

See Abshire.

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


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Where is the Abshier family from?

You can see how Abshier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abshier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Abshier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Abshier family living in Missouri. This was about 20% of all the recorded Abshier's in USA. Missouri and 4 other states had the highest population of Abshier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abshier 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 Abshier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abshier. 29% of Abshier men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Abshier women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abshier were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Hand
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%

What Abshier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Abshier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abshier 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Abshier. 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 751 military records available for the last name Abshier. For the veterans among your Abshier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abshier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Abshier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abshier in 1952 was 53, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abshier 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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