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Absom Family History

Absom 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: Axsom, Som, Anson, Abston, Abram, Altom, Boom, Blom, Abdon, Alsop

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Where is the Absom family from?

You can see how Absom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Absom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Absom families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Absom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Absom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absom 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 344 census records available for the last name Absom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absom 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Absom. 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 14 military records available for the last name Absom. For the veterans among your Absom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1971, in the United States, Absom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Absom in 1966 was 81, and 81 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absom 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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