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Aben Family History

Aben 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: Ben, Abel, Abe, Aven, Maben, Abend, Aken, Aden, Abee, Raben

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Where is the Aben family from?

You can see how Aben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aben family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Aben families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Aben's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aben families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aben ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aben. 34% of Aben men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aben women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Bartender
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aben 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 505 immigration records available for the last name Aben. 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 109 military records available for the last name Aben. For the veterans among your Aben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aben lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Aben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Aben in 1965 was 47, and 64 in 2003.

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