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Absolem Family History

Absolem 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: Solem, Bole, Anselm, Soler, Bolen, Ansley, Bolam, Abele, Sole, Astley

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Where is the Absolem family from?

You can see how Absolem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absolem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Absolem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Absolem families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Absolem's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Absolem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 318 census records available for the last name Absolem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absolem 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Absolem. 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 45 military records available for the last name Absolem. For the veterans among your Absolem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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