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Abelt Family History

Abelt 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: Abel, Abele, Belt, Abela, Abert, Abels, Abeln, Abell, Bell, Gabel

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Where is the Abelt family from?

You can see how Abelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abelt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Abelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Abelt family living in Herefordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Abelt's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Abelt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Abelt. 46% of Abelt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Abelt 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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 639 census records available for the last name Abelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abelt 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Abelt. 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 250 military records available for the last name Abelt. For the veterans among your Abelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abelt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Abelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Abelt in 1964 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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