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Abeelen Family History

Abeelen 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: Abele, Beeler, Behlen, Belen, Abeles, Seelen, Beeley, Bielen, Keelen

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Where is the Abeelen family from?

You can see how Abeelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abeelen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Abeelen families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abeelen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Abeelen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abeelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abeelen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Abeelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abeelen 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Abeelen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Abeelen. For the veterans among your Abeelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abeelen lifespan?

Average Abeelen life expectancy in 1993 was 65 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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