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Absten Family History

Absten 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, Austen, Austin, Alston, Kasten, Osten, Abate, Aston, Hasten

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Where is the Absten family from?

You can see how Absten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Absten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Absten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Absten families living in Alabama. This was about 46% of all the recorded Absten's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Absten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Absten 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 Absten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Absten. 72% of Absten men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Absten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Absten 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Absten. 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 65 military records available for the last name Absten. For the veterans among your Absten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Absten lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Absten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Absten in 1970 was 83, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Absten 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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