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Absolon Family History

Absolon 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: Abston, Solon, Bolon, Alston, Anson, Ashton, Balon, Bolen, Aston

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Where is the Absolon family from?

You can see how Absolon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absolon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Absolon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Absolon families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Absolon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Absolon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absolon 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 Absolon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Absolon. 100% of Absolon men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Absolon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Absolon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Absolon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absolon 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Absolon. 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 104 military records available for the last name Absolon. For the veterans among your Absolon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absolon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Absolon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Absolon in 1967 was 67, and 88 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absolon 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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