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Abellan Family History

Abellan 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: Abella, Abelman, Bellan, Bellman, Belan, Bellas, Bella, Belman, Allan

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What did your Abellan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Abellan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abellan 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Abellan. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Abellan. For the veterans among your Abellan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abellan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Abellan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Abellan in 1967 was 88, and 79 in 2000.

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