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Abtey Family History

Abtey 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: Abbey, Abney, Alter, Abel, Abe, Arney, Adney, Abate, Abt, Athy

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Where is the Abtey family from?

You can see how Abtey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abtey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abtey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Abtey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abtey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abtey 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 42 census records available for the last name Abtey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abtey 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Abtey. 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 6 military records available for the last name Abtey. For the veterans among your Abtey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abtey lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1999, in the United States, Abtey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abtey in 1984 was 78, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abtey 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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