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Abegglen Name Meaning

German (Swabian): diminutive of Abegg.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Eggler, Begley, Behlen, Bergen, Aberle, Abeln, Beagley, Abele, Eggen

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Where is the Abegglen family from?

You can see how Abegglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abegglen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abegglen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Abegglen family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Abegglen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Abegglen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abegglen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abegglen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Abegglen. 40% of Abegglen 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
    40%
  • Farm Manager
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Furniture Dealer
    9%
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Census Records

There are 838 census records available for the last name Abegglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abegglen 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Abegglen. 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 216 military records available for the last name Abegglen. For the veterans among your Abegglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abegglen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Abegglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Abegglen in 1964 was 91, and 79 in 2004.

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