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Abelow Family History

Abelow 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: Below, Abel, Bellow, Abele, Abella, Abela, Buelow, Abeles, Blow

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Where is the Abelow family from?

You can see how Abelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abelow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Abelow families living in New York. This was about 42% of all the recorded Abelow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Abelow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abelow. 43% of Abelow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Abelow women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Lawyer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Abelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 569 census records available for the last name Abelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abelow 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 355 immigration records available for the last name Abelow. 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 117 military records available for the last name Abelow. For the veterans among your Abelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abelow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Abelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Abelow in 1959 was 58, and 74 in 2003.

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