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Abst Family History

Abst 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: Ast, Abt, Obst, Pabst, Aust, Babst, Abu, Abad, Best, Post

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Where is the Abst family from?

You can see how Abst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abst family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Abst families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Abst family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abst's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Abst families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abst 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 226 census records available for the last name Abst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abst 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Abst. 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 13 military records available for the last name Abst. For the veterans among your Abst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abst lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Abst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Abst in 1972 was 72, and 77 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abst 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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