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Abeken Family History

Abeken 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, Been, Aken, Belen, Ameen, Abeles, Lueken, Abee, Becken, Dieken

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Where is the Abeken family from?

You can see how Abeken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abeken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Abeken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Abeken families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Abeken's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Abeken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abeken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abeken ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Abeken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abeken 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Abeken. 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 217 military records available for the last name Abeken. For the veterans among your Abeken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abeken lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Abeken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Abeken in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2000.

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