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Abeden Family History

Abeden Name 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: Eden, Boden, Alden, Abele, Arden, Been, Bedel, Breden, Amedee, Amsden

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Where is the Abeden family from?

You can see how Abeden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abeden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Abeden families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Abeden's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Abeden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abeden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abeden ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Abeden ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Abeden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abeden 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Abeden. 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 16 military records available for the last name Abeden. For the veterans among your Abeden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abeden lifespan?

Average Abeden life expectancy in 1974 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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