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Abena Family History

Abena 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: Bena, Abend, Avena, Abela, Agena, Arena, Ben, Abel, Abe, Aven

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Where is the Abena family from?

You can see how Abena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Abena family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Abena's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Abena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Abena ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Abena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abena 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Abena. 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 49 military records available for the last name Abena. For the veterans among your Abena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abena lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Abena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Abena in 1973 was 74, and 79 in 2002.

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